THE ESTABLISHMENT AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE LEGISLATION ON DEFENDING OVER THE GRAVE IN THE TERRITORY OF MODERN UKRAINE

Abstract

The article aims to clarify the evolution of legislation in the territory of modern Ukraine with specialattention to those related to the desecration of graves and bodies of the dead.The results. These laws, first presented in Ruska Pravda, were a mixture of local customs, traditions,and aspects of Byzantine law. Later, the understanding of the crime expanded and included not only directharm to a person, but also violations of laws, encroachment on spiritual or princely authority, actionsthat violated public order. The influence of the Lithuanian Statute and the Criminal Code of the UkrainianSSR on these laws is also discussed. The text ends with a discussion of the current legislation, it is notedthat the Criminal Code of the Ukrainian SSR has undergone significant changes during its more thanforty years of existence. This analysis provides a reasoned position regarding the development of lawin the history of Ukraine and its evolution over time. It highlights the complexity and dynamism of legalsystems, demonstrating how they adapt and evolve in response to changing societal norms and values.The text also emphasizes the importance of historical context in understanding the development of laws. This shows that laws are not static, but are shaped by various factors, including cultural traditions, politicaldynamics, and societal changes.Conclusions. In conclusion, the article offers a scientific perspective on the legal history of Ukraine, sheddinglight on the origin and evolution of laws related to the desecration of graves and bodies of the dead. Thisemphasizes the importance of understanding the historical context in which laws were created and developed,and provides a valuable basis for further research into the legal history of Ukraine and other states.