Abstract

The article analyses the main aspects of justice in Ukraine. It is noted that the justice system is a crucial element of the national legal protection mechanism, and the level of its legitimacy is an indicator of the effectiveness of its functioning through the prism of Article 3 of the Constitution of Ukraine, which states that the establishment and ensuring of human rights and freedoms is the main duty of the State and determines the content and focus of its activities, in particular, ensuring the right to a fair trial for everyone. The article analyses the main aspects of the Decision of the National Security and Defence Council of Ukraine (NSDC) "On Accelerating Judicial Reform and Overcoming Corruption in the Justice System" No.359/2023 dated 23 June 2023, which marks a strategic step in improving the judicial system of Ukraine. In general, this NSDC Decision reflects Ukraine's aspirations for a fair and independent judiciary, which is a key factor in building a just and lawful society. The term justice is defined − is the principle and system of ensuring the observance of law and justice in society through the consideration of court cases and the issuance of decisions on the basis of established laws and norms of law. The article presents the term "justice" in three main meanings of its interpretation. The author identifies the main components of justice in Ukraine, which are designed to ensure the observance of justice, rights and freedoms of citizens. They are based on the principles of democracy and the rule of law.

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