Journal of Legal, Ethical and Regulatory Issues (Print ISSN: 1544-0036; Online ISSN: 1544-0044)

Abstract

The Role of the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial Powers in Protecting the Principle of Legal Security

Author(s): Khaled Aldrou, Qais Al-Sharaiyri, Ali Jabbar

The principle of legal security is regarded as one of the most key goals that the law aspires to achieve, as it is one of the fundamental pillars upon which the legal state is built, and in which all state authorities are subject to the rule of law. This means that the legal powers are clear, effective, and not exposed to instability or surprises. It is based on several legal principles that must be abided by in any society that adhered to the rule of law. The most important of which is the clarity of the legal rules, the need for the addressees to cognize them easily, ensure the relative stability of these rules, and the stability of the legal positions of individuals. As a result, each of the three state authorities is responsible for carrying out this concept in a manner appropriate to their respective competencies.

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