Law and morality affect social relations and regulate them. However, if the norms of law are sanctioned by the state, that is, the observance of the norms of law is ensured by the force of coercion by the state, then the norms of morality do not have such a guarantee, since morality evaluates actions from the standpoint of "good" and "evil". At the same time, it is important to note that the norms of law and norms of morality may coincide. However, this does not mean that moral norms are provided by the coercive force of the state.
There is no doubt that the norms of law and morality are connected, in principle, there is no doubt that they are different. Let us first analyze what the similarities of these concepts manifest themselves in:
1) Law and morality are multidimensional formations, that is, they have a complex structure and hierarchy.
2) The purpose of law and morality is the same - the regulation of social relations and social life, both of an individual individual and of society as a whole.
3) Law and morality are social regulators of a universal nature, that is, they penetrate into all spheres of state life.
4) Law and morality raise the level of moral culture of the country's population.
The differences between the concepts are expressed in the following:
1) Law is secured by the coercive force of the state, but morality is not.
2) Morality is the value criterion of law. It is formed by law, but it can also be expressed through law.
3) Morality exists in public consciousness, while law has a real expression in normative legal acts.
4) Morality and law have different subjects of regulation, although they overlap.
Thus, despite differences, law and morality are interrelated and closely intertwined in their structure. One cannot exist without the other.
