Legal Nihilism and its Impact on the Rule of Law in Contemporary Society

This article analyzes the concept of legal nihilism, its essence, the factors contributing to its formation, and its negative consequences for social life. Legal nihilism is examined as a socio-legal phenomenon characterized by the development of a negative, dismissive, and disrespectful attitude toward law and legal norms within society. The study also identifies and analyzes key factors contributing to the emergence of legal nihilism, including corruption, the low quality of legislation, declining public trust in state authorities, and violations of human rights.