Judicial constitutionalism: new milestones after constitutional amendments

Introduction. In a modern society in which the rights and freedoms of citizens are becoming increasingly important, it is necessary to understand how changes in legislation will affect the implementation and protection of these rights and freedoms, as well as the functioning of the judiciary as a whole. In this regard, the study of judicial constitutionalism in the context of the 2020 amendments is an urgent task that requires in-depth analysis and reflection.

Purpose. Analysis of judicial constitutionalism in the era of constitutional changes; changes in the powers of the Constitutional Court of the Russian Federation, which makes it possible to assess the effectiveness of its work in the light of the implementation of new tasks.

Materials and methods. A theoretical analysis of the concept of "judicial constitutionalism", an analysis of various points of view of leading constitutional scholars on this issue, as well as an analysis of normative legal acts that address issues of judicial constitutionalism. The study covers the period before and after amendments to the Constitution of the Russian Federation, paying special attention to changes in the structure and functions of the Constitutional Court of the Russian Federation.

Results. It is shown that the constitutional amendments of 2020 had a significant impact on the effectiveness of judicial constitutionalism. The article provides an overview analysis of the changed functions of the Constitutional Court of the Russian Federation and changes in its competence. This makes it possible to assess how effectively the Constitutional Court of the Russian Federation is coping with new tasks and how this affects its authority and independence.

Conclusions. The importance of judicial constitutionalism as an element of the protection of human and civil rights and freedoms, as well as its role in the formation of legal awareness in society, is emphasized. This article is aimed at a comprehensive study of judicial constitutionalism in the context of constitutional amendments, the results of which will allow not only to understand the current changes in the legal system, but also to identify possible directions for its further development.

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