Objective Limits of the Institution of Punishment in the Context of the General Theory of Law

The paper is devoted to the examination of a general theoretical problem concerning understanding limits legal institution punishment. defines that from ancient times and first sources law present, punishments have been improved implementing their potential as means intimidation, manipulation, elimination harm, achieving justice many other functions, striving for systematization. study describes patterns formation system author relies on fact complex norms, containing sanctions elements illicit acts hypothesys, constitute an independent intersectoral punishment show degree permissible interference norms in public relations, administrative (judicial) discretion, official interpretation systematization legislation improvement enforcement methods. Based analysis doctrinal jurisprudence, substantiates can be subjective (directly dependent will actions people, associations, well specific social relations associated with subject regulation) objective (not related true socio-legal purpose sphere regulation). classifies socially significant circumstances taken into account when establishing conclusions are formulated.