Provision and protection of the rights of indigenous peoples of the North as a function of public authorities
https://doi.org/10.24147/2542-1514.2017.1(3).100-107
Abstract
The subject. The article describes the main problems of protection of the rights and freedoms
of indigenous peoples as one of the most vulnerable groups of residents in a modern
state. The author emphasizes the relevance of the study, based on increased attention to
the preservation of the peoples of the North, especially by the international community.
The purpose. The author dwells particularly on the legal protection of the rights of indigenous
peoples of the North, both on the global and national levels. The main tasks and functions
of state authorities on support and protection legal status of the indigenous Northern
people are discussed.
The methodology. General scientific methods (systemic, structural, formal logical) and special
(technical, legal, statistical) methods are used.
Results and scope of it’s application. After the analysis the national legislation the author
identifies the shortcomings that impede the efficient activities of state authorities in this
direction and comes to the conclusion that the Russian normative legal base, regulating the
activity of indigenous peoples of the North and protection of their rights, does not fully
meet modern requirements and existing needs. Among the major remedy options the author
cites a number of provisions which may be laid in the basis of the revised state policy.
Conclusions. The Russian Federation has not used the full potential of the tools to preserve
the culture and identity of peoples of the North, which allows to simulate and to conduct
further research to improve the quality of life of the peoples of the Russian North.
About the Author
N. Silantieva
Surgut State University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
PhD student, Department of State and Municipal Law
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