The Concept and Signs of Human Rights Activity

Abstract

The results of sociological studies and the dynamics addressed to the institutions of the state protection of the rights and freedoms of a person and a citizen unequivocally testify to the increase in the demand for human rights work in the Russian society in recent years. At the same time, it is necessary to take into account that in recent years, the legal system of Russia is undergoing a serious transformation. Domestic human rights protection activity, which after a quarter of a century of life in the course of globalization today is experiencing significant changes and will most likely continue to develop in the context of national values and traditions, is no exception. The article, based on the analysis of legislation and scientific works, offers author’s approaches to understanding the concept of legal protection activity and its features: volitional character, object and subject, goals and means. The conclusions formulated by the author are supported by the provisions of the current legislation and law enforcement practice of various institutions of state and non-state protection of human rights and freedoms.