Knysh V. Genesis of the institute of constitutional responsibility in the legal system of Kyiv Rus

DOI: 10.33098/2078-6670.2019.8.20.22-29

Purpose. The aim of the article is to study the genesis and development of constitutional responsibility in Kyiv Rus. Methodology The methodology provides for a comprehensive study of historical and theoretical material on this issue, as well as the formulation of relevant conclusions and recommendations. In the course of the study, the following methods of scientific knowledge were used: historical, historical-legal, terminological, formal-logical, system-functional. Results. In the course of the study it was established that during the period of Kyiv Rus constitutional legal responsibility had the following types: 1) individual constitutional and legal responsibility, which was manifested in the responsibility of the Kyiv prince and princes for their social and political activities; 2) collegial constitutional and legal responsibility, the subjects of which were the council, the council of boyars, as well as other state bodies that existed under the Kyiv prince and princes. Scientific novelty. According to the results of the study, it was established that the institution of constitutional legal responsibility of the period of Kyiv Rus was at the stage of formation and provided for a combination of positive and negative, individual and collegial aspects of constitutional legal responsibility. Practical significance. The results of the study and historical experience of legal regulation can be used to improve the current legislation of Ukraine on constitutional responsibility.

Key words: genesis of responsibility, responsibility, social responsibility, legal responsibility, positive responsibility, negative responsibility, genesis of constitutional legal responsibility, constitutional legal responsibility, constitutional violation, sanctions of constitutional legal responsibility.

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