Regarding the definition of the concept and meaning of social guarantees of prosecutors.

Abstract

The article examines the categorical and conceptual apparatus in the field of social guarantees of prosecutors. To begin with, the author made a systematic analysis of the scientific opinions of scientists regarding the understanding of the essence of such a category as “social guarantees” and proposed to understand the social guarantees of prosecutors as a system of methods, means and conditions defined by the current legislation, which are aimed at protecting prosecutors from social risks, providing adequate material, monetary and social security, taking into account its special legal status. The author also noted that “prosecutor independence” is a complex systemic category that depends on objective and subjective factors, as well as internal and external conditions. In order to achieve the independence of the prosecutor, it is necessary to take legal, organizational, and financial measures, to increase their social and material support. Therefore, guarantees of independence of the prosecutor and social guarantees cannot be equated, since the former is a broader concept in its content.
 The article notes that social guarantees of prosecutors are important in their social protection, since: 1) social guarantees affect the level of social security of prosecutors; 2) social guarantees are aimed at ensuring a decent and sufficient standard of living for prosecutors; 3) contribute to the creation of proper working conditions for prosecutors for effective performance of their powers and overriding tasks of the state; 4) contribute to reducing and mitigating the vulnerability of prosecutors and the consequences of the occurrence of relevant risks that threaten the prosecutor during the performance of his powers; 5) contribute to increasing the level of social protection of prosecutors.
 It was concluded that the social protection of the prosecutor needs increased attention from the state, because due to his specific activity and during the performance of specific powers, situations may arise that threaten the life and health of the prosecutor. Therefore, the establishment of increased social guarantees for prosecutors is one of the ways to increase their social security.