Аннотация
The article deals with some problems of reflecting public opinion on the Internet. An attempt has been made to consider public opinion in conjunction with public and legal consciousness and its influence on them. Attention is drawn to the need for a positive attitude towards public opinion on the part of the state, it is noted that an important role in improving the interaction of citizens with the state should be taken into account by state bodies and officials of public opinion. The author, drawing attention to the possibility of the influence of public opinion on the level of observance of human rights and freedoms, highlights the problems of reflecting public opinion in the Internet space. Various approaches in the theory of public opinion, the influence of the media on public opinion, as well as the role played by public opinion in a democratic society are analyzed. The factors influencing public opinion and the influence of public opinion on the law enforcement officer are considered.