TYPES OF PUBLIC INSULT OF THE REPRESENTATIVE OF AUTHORITY
Article contains results of the analysis of forms of expression of insult of the representative of authority. On the basis of a historical and comparative and legal methods the author analyzes insult forms in earlier existing Russian and modern foreign legislation. Studying of materials of court practice allowed to show the difficulties arising in practical activities at reference of this or that action to insult. The author suggests to classify types of insult of the representative of authority depending on an act expression form. In particular allocation verbal (oral, written, mixed), nonverbal (contact and contactless) and verbal and nonverbal insult is offered.