Features of the functioning of the committee on issues of integration of the advocacy system of Ukraine in the EU at the national association of lawyers of Ukraine

Abstract

The article is devoted to the peculiarities of the functioning of the committee on the integration of the Ukrainian legal system in the EU at the national association of lawyers of Ukraine. It is noted that at the National Association of Lawyers of Ukraine, appropriate Committees are created for the purpose of effective regulation of the activities of the Institute of Advocacy. Each of the formed Committees has its own status, tasks, principles and functions of activity, organizational structure and regulates certain legal relations in the field of advocacy. Committees of the National Bar Association of Ukraine have the status of permanent advisory bodies formed under the National Bar Association of Ukraine by order of the Chairman of this organization, the Bar Council of Ukraine, or by decision of the Bar Council of Ukraine.
 It is noted that the purpose of the creation of the Committee by the National Association of Lawyers of Ukraine is to define the implementation of European legal standards for the law enforcement activities of Ukraine, European integration and interaction with European institutions on the development of the legal profession, the establishment of the principle of the rule of law and the provision of human rights in Ukraine, the promotion of Ukrainian lawyers in professional development and promotion qualifications in Ukraine and abroad.
 It was concluded that, unfortunately, the normative acts of the Bar Council of Ukraine do not regulate the functions of the Committee on Integration of the Bar System of Ukraine in the EU under the National Bar Association of Ukraine. However, in our opinion, its main functions can be: 1) analysis and study of European legal standards related to advocacy; 2) development of recommendations and proposals for adaptation and implementation of these standards in Ukraine; 3) providing training and informing lawyers about European standards and norms; 4) interaction with authorities and other interested parties to support the integration of the Ukrainian legal profession into the European legal space; 5) promotion and protection of the rights and interests of lawyers in the context of European standards, etc.
 That is why further adaptation to European standards is important to ensure compliance of the Ukrainian legal profession with international requirements and improve the quality of legal services. This organization helps in solving issues related to the harmonization of the regulatory and legal environment and providing lawyers with the necessary knowledge and skills. Its activities contribute to the improvement of cooperation between lawyers and European colleagues, and also strengthen the status of lawyers in Ukraine in the international arena.