Application of Law as a Special Form of its Implementation: The Ukrainian Case
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https://doi.org/10.57125/FEL.2023.03.25.03Keywords:
Anti-corruption laws, Judicial independence, legal system, political influences, Ukraine, social norms, legal reformsAbstract
Ukraine's current legal system, a mix of its Soviet past and changes since it became independent makes it a unique place to explore how law can be used as an argument. This article highlights essential points from scientific papers about Ukraine's unique legal system. The study aims to find out how well law enforcement works in Ukraine and contrast it with legal systems from other countries that used to be part of the Soviet Union and from the West. This study employs a qualitative approach and is presented as a literature review. The search for relevant sources was conducted in the Scopus and Web of Science databases, focusing on articles published in Ukrainian and English between 2010 and 2022. This approach allowed for the selection of the highest-quality scientific works. The study shows that these factors significantly affect law enforcement in Ukraine. The results make it clear how important it is to improve legal institutions, fight corruption, and strengthen the rule of law over the long term. We have found that political instability and negative attitudes towards authority are two big problems that make it hard for police to do their jobs. The study shows how important it is for legal systems to be consistent and vibrant by comparing Ukraine's with those of other post-Soviet states and Western systems. This study is unique in the scientific community because it compares Ukraine's legal system in great detail with other systems. This gives us new information about how past events and current political situations affect law. This study shows how important it is to do longitudinal research to track changes over time and cross-jurisdictional learning to develop sound policy options.
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