Legal research in the context of legislative instability in Algeria: What scientific value?

Abstract

Scientific research derives its importance from its value. In this field, legal research—as one of the most prominent areas of social science research—derives its scientific value from its contribution to solving problems impeding the application of laws by highlighting the shortcomings of these laws, with the aim of alerting legislators to address them and assisting relevant parties in their implementation to gain a sound understanding. It also contributes to cognitive aspects by creating legal knowledge through the production of legal research of scientific value, which benefits legislators, students, and researchers in the legal field.

However, legal research faces numerous obstacles that can limit its importance and diminish its scientific value. Among these obstacles is the development witnessed by legislation, embodied in the movement to amend and repeal laws, commonly referred to as "legal instability or legislative instability," whether in branches of public or private law. Legal research in Algeria has faced this obstacle, given the legislative dynamism witnessed by the Algerian legal system and the most important laws that have witnessed this dynamism.