Interpretation (Explanation) of Normative Legal Acts: Concept, Types, Legal Consequences
The article analyzes the legislation of the Republic of Belarus, the positions of scientists and the practice concerning the interpretation (clarification) of the adopted acts by the public authorities. It is noted that the official interpretation is divided into normative (mandatory for certain category of cases) and casual (required for a specific case). Normative interpretation, in turn, has two types: authentic (explanation of a normative act by the body which adopt it), and delegated (the interpretation of the norm by the competent authority by the delegation to him of the relevant rights). The main attention in the article was paid to the existing defaults, in particular, bringing to responsibility of legal entities and individuals when they have acted in accordance with the answer of the officials, but the superior body was not agree with this answer; the defaults of the contradictory practice of bringing to the attention of the adopted acts of interpretation, disputes regarding the authority, who has the possibility of clarification of the act etc. The author emphasizes the need to improve the existing legislation and makes appropriate suggestions.