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Mediation in disputes about state support to agrarians: assessment of legal options
Authors: Hryhorieva K. A.
Published: November 2024

The article examines the scientific and practical problems of using mediation to resolve disputes in the sphere of providing state support to agriculture. The sub-branch of agricultural protection legislation is one of the most problematic in modern agrarian legislation of Ukraine. In particular, relations of support of agricultural commodity producers give rise to a significant number of disputes and conflicts. This is explained by several factors: a) a significant number of involved entities with different legal statuses; b) a wide range of agricultural protection legal mechanisms, which have different legal nature; c) a high degree of interest of subjects in receiving state support; d) the imperfection of legislative provisions, which creates fertile ground for controversial situations. Despite the fact that state support covers assistance measures, it should be emphasized that the conflict of these relations is quite high due to the competitive principles of provision, limited budgetary or other funding, short-term programs, etc. In this regard, the number of disputes in the field of agro-protection remains stable at a high level, requiring additional scientific and practical investigations in the direction of the formation of alternative ways of solving Taking into account the widespread tendency to in-depth study of mediation as the most well-known way to settle a dispute out of court, the question of the possibility and legality of applying this procedure to agro-protection disputes naturally arises. Based on the conducted research, some conclusions can be drawn. Disputes arising in the field of providing state support to agriculture, depending on the subjects and the legal nature of the relationship, are divided into three categories characterized by different degrees of the possibility of using mediation: a) institutional and functional category of disputes – disputes between subjects of power (non-mediable); b) power-administrative category of disputes – disputes between subjects of power (or special persons of public law) and private persons – recipients of support (limitedly mediatable); c) partner category of disputes – disputes that arise on the basis of contractual forms of providing state support (conditionally mediated).
Update on the assessment of the condition of lands and their restoration, following the consequences of martial law
Authors: Nezhevelo V. V. , Liachenko V. S.
Published: November 2024

The article is devoted to the study of selective problematic aspects regarding the assessment of the condition of the lands and the needs and possible ways of restoring the lands that were damaged as a result of the military actions of the Russian Federation on the territory of Ukraine. Particular attention is paid to the need and difficulty of clearing mined areas, which should be done with an integrated approach, but this process requires and will require a large amount of time and resources. The main focus is on the need to create a comprehensive strategy for land restoration, which will include damage assessment, development of new legal acts, as well as implementation of mechanisms for the protection and restoration of land resources as a component of the environment. Particular emphasis is placed on the need to introduce so-called «red zones» in the most dangerous and polluted territories, where economic or personal activities are dangerous for the health of the population, which needs to be taken into account, including the period of active hostilities in certain territories. The article also considers the experience of other countries that faced such problems, in particular, for example, the country of France after the First World War, and emphasizes the importance of international cooperation with the organization of the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) to ensure effective restoration of lands. In addition, it is proposed to introduce amendments to the tax legislation of Ukraine for a balanced temporary exemption of land owners or land users from taxes for the time of restoration works, which will contribute to more efficient use of resources. In addition, it was noted that the state government should take all organizational measures as much as possible in order to receive reparations for crimes against the environment from the aggressor country. The work emphasizes the importance of harmonizing the environmental policy of Ukraine with the norms of the European Union in the context of European integration, because Ukraine has a European integration course and environmental changes are also one of the conditions for joining the European Union, so the reconstruction of destroyed cities should already be in accordance with the norms of the European Union.
Some legal issues of development of underground space for urban planning needs
Authors: Roman N. O.
Published: November 2024

The article is devoted to certain legal aspects of the development of underground space for urban planning needs in Ukraine Peculiarities of legal regulation of the process of development of underground space in domestic legislation both in general and for urban planning needs in particular are considered. The features of the concepts «underground space», «land», «land» in legislation and scientific doctrine are analyzed. Proposals for improving the legal regulation of social relations related to the creation and use of underground spatial objects for urban planning needs have been formulated. The problematic issues of creation and legalization of the latter are considered. The history of approaches to the emergence and registration of the ownership of underground objects related to land plots, the world experience of the use and operation of 3D cadastres, the legal and technical features of the introduction and use of such information are highlighted. The need to create a 3D cadastre system in Ukraine is emphasized, the current state of the State Land Cadastre and the State Register of Real Property Rights is analyzed, aspects of development in recent years in the direction of digitization and the use of geospatial data are explored, and further prospects for the introduction of 3D cadastre in our country are outlined. Individual examples of registration of ownership of underground objects in European countries, in particular the countries of Northern Europe, are considered. Using the example of the legislation and judicial practice of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, it is demonstrated how it is necessary to solve the problem of registering the ownership of underground components of objects that go beyond the land plots on which the above-ground parts of buildings are located, and relevant proposals are made to change the current domestic legislation. The concept of creation of the National System of Real Estate Registers and Cadastres, developed by the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine, was considered, and in-depth unification and synchronization of data on land plots as spatial objects and underground buildings in the relevant electronic state registers was proposed.
Conceptual and terminological features and legal content of environmental quality standards for water bodies in Ukraine and EU
Authors: Vaskovets L. A. , Uberman V. I.
Published: November 2024

The article investigates the compliance of Ukrainian and European water legislation in the part of legal instruments, which are the standards for determining, for assessing the ecological status and for regulating the quality of surface waters. Such instruments are included in the main environmental and legal institutions of these legislations. The relevance of the study is determined by the transition of Ukrainian water legislation to the phase of practical support for the implementation of European river basin management. The use of these legal instruments should be envisaged in the first Ukrainian river basin management plans. The purpose of the article is to determine the terminological correctness and conceptual conformity for standards of environmental regulating to ensure that Ukrainian river basin management plans are provided with European equivalents (or analogues) of legislative means to combat environmental status degradation and for surface water pollution, in particular, as a result of the impacts of point sources. The study is based on a comparative analysis of the legal requirements of Ukrainian and European water legislation. Numerous inconsistencies have been identified that impede the harmonization of the both legislations. The most significant of these inconsistencies concerns the recently created Ukrainian ecosystem-based framework of environmental and chemical standards (and corresponding classifications) for surface water bodies. These standards have significant terminological inconsistencies and inconsistencies with the water legislation of Ukraine in terms of the concept of environmental water quality standards. It is determined that the European term and concept of environmental quality standards does not correspond to the Ukrainian concept of the environmental water quality standard and does not allow implement of European regulation of pollutant discharges without changes in legislation. In addition, find inconsistencies create significant obstacles to compliance with the requirements of Ukrainian legislation in the field of drinking water and drinking water supply. It is noted that the principle of building a Ukrainian analog of the European system of environmental quality regulations complicates the policy of nationwide unification of activities in the areas of environmental safety and economical use of aquatic ecosystems.
Land-legal aspects of applying of mediation in Ukraine
Authors: Fedchyshyn D. V.
Published: November 2024

This article explores the land-legal aspects of applying mediation, a form of alternative dispute resolution, in Ukraine. It is established that mediation has deep historical roots and has evolved over the centuries into a modern tool for conflict resolution. Attention is given to the role of mediators in resolving disputes across various cultures and societies for thousands of years. It is noted that contemporary mediation, as an institutionalized process, emerged in the 20th century, particularly after World War II, becoming a tool not only for resolving interpersonal or community conflicts but also for business, labor, international, and even legal disputes.
In Ukraine, it has been found that mediation began to actively develop in the early 2000s, when the need for alternative dispute resolution methods grew. These methods were aimed at reducing the burden on the judicial system and providing faster, more cost-effective conflict resolution. The adoption of the Law of Ukraine «On Mediation» in November 2021 marked an important step toward recognizing this process at the state level. The article provides an analysis of its provisions, emphasizing that this law still requires adaptation to the specificities of land relations.
It is highlighted that mediation in land disputes can be applied in various situations related to the ownership, use, or management of land plots. The author identifies several prospective areas for the application of mediation in land legal relations, specifically: 1) boundary disputes over land plots; 2) land use procedures; and 3) violations of environmental regulations. The article stresses that mediation in land disputes in Ukraine has significant potential, particularly given the need to expedite conflict resolution and alleviate the pressure on the judicial system. It is established that many landowners and participants in land relations currently lack sufficient information about mediation as a dispute resolution tool or do not trust its effectiveness. The article asserts that mediation requires adequate support and cooperation with state institutions, which will also contribute to more effective dispute resolution.
Features of the procedure for forced exhibition of property of business subjects under the conditions of the legal regime of the martial state
Authors: Ostapenko A. A.
Published: November 2024

The article is devoted to the study of the problems of the procedure of forced alienation of the property of business entities under the conditions of the legal status of martial law, in particular, regarding the identification of the stages of the process of forced alienation of the property of economic entities under the conditions of the legal status of martial law and their general characteristics. The article analyzes current studies and publications of legal scholars regarding the features of forced alienation of property for the benefit of the state under martial law. Also, the article analyzes the legal basis of the forced alienation of property of economic entities in the conditions of the legal status of martial law and analyzes the current judicial practice regarding the legality of the process of forced alienation of property in the conditions of the legal status of martial law. A list of stages of the process of forced alienation of property of economic entities under the conditions of the legal status of martial law is proposed, in particular: introduction of martial law on the territory of the state; determining the needs of the state in the conditions of martial law; adoption by an authorized state body of a decision on forced alienation of property under martial law conditions; implementation of the adopted decision on forced alienation of property; and return of alienated property or reimbursement of the value of alienated property. Also, the general characteristics of each stage of the process of forced alienation of the property of economic entities under the conditions of the legal status of martial law are given, with an indication of the legal facts that are characteristic of a certain stage. The article notes problematic issues that can be the object of further scientific research, draws attention to gaps in the regulatory regulation of the subject under study, and suggests ways to overcome these gaps at the legislative level.
Police functions: international experience of establishing interaction with citizens and ways of its adaptation in Ukraine
Authors: Bielova M. V. , Bysaga Yu. M. , Fridmanskyi R. M.
Published: November 2024

It is indicated that the experience of democratic European countries over the last decade has shown that a key factor in increasing the effectiveness of the police in ensuring security is close interaction with the population, based on a high level of trust.
The article examines the international experience of establishing police interaction with citizens and the prospects for its adaptation in Ukraine. Special attention is paid to the study of the Scandinavian model of ensuring public safety during mass events, which is based on the principles of preventive actions, constant communication with participants, effective risk management and a differentiated approach.
The analysis shows that the implementation of the Scandinavian model in Ukraine is a complex process that requires an integrated approach. This includes a clear legislative regulation of the status of the “dialogue police”, raising the requirements for personal and professional qualities of the National Police’s leadership team, and improving the staffing system.
In addition, the issue of reforming the institution of police service is considered, which is currently characterized by the lack of a clear conceptual vision and the preference for local changes over systemic approaches. To solve this problem, a comprehensive approach is needed, which includes the definition of efficiency criteria, revision of personnel policy, improvement of material and social security, improvement of management and establishment of closer relations between the police and the public.
The experience of Eastern European countries shows the prospects for the development of a local model of law enforcement, which allows balancing local autonomy in security matters and integration into the national system. At the same time, there are significant differences in the interaction of local law enforcement with state authorities in different countries.
In general, the article emphasizes the need for a comprehensive approach to reforming the police system in Ukraine, taking into account the best European experience. The key is a combination of centralized and decentralized approaches, improvement of personnel policy and establishment of close interaction between the police and the public.
The Ministry of Culture and Strategic Communications of Ukraine in the system of entities protecting national interests in the information sphere
Authors: Bihun V. M.
Published: November 2024

The article examines the activities of the Ministry of Culture and Strategic Communications of Ukraine in the context of ensuring national interests and information security of the state. In the third year of the full-scale, combined with a hybrid component, the war of the Russian Federation against Ukraine, the issue of information sovereignty becomes a critical element of the country’s overall security. Attention is focused on the role of the Ministry of Culture and Strategic Communications of Ukraine as a key body responsible for the formation and implementation of state policy in the fields of culture, information policy, and national heritage.
The article analyzes the organizational and legal foundations of the Ministry of Culture and Strategic Communications of Ukraine, its functions and tasks.
Special attention is paid to the legal and regulatory aspects of the functioning of the Ministry of Culture and Strategic Communications of Ukraine, its evolution, as well as interaction with other state authorities, in particular the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine, the Security Service of Ukraine, and the National Council on Television and Radio Broadcasting. Since the Constitution of Ukraine does not provide for a specific department responsible for information security, the functions of the Ministry of Culture and Strategic Communications of Ukraine are regulated by secondary legislation and specific laws, such as the Law of Ukraine “On National Security of Ukraine” and the Law of Ukraine “On Media”.
The study emphasizes that the Information Security Strategy of Ukraine, approved in 2021, defines key threats and tasks in the field of information sovereignty. It also lays the foundation for coordinated actions of all subjects of state policy in countering destructive informational influences. The significance of the Information Security Strategy as an important regulatory document defining the basics of protection against external and internal threats is outlined. The Ministry of Culture and Strategic Communications of Ukraine, among other tasks, forms and publishes a list of persons who pose threats to national security.
The problem of separation of powers in the field of information security is analyzed. At the same time, it is emphasized that information security remains one of the key priorities of national security, particularly in the context of countering disinformation and other negative informational influences. It is emphasized that strengthening cooperation between authorities and civil society is key to ensuring a stable information space and forming a favorable environment for the protection of Ukraine’s national interests.
The results of the study are aimed at finding ways to increase the effectiveness of the Ministry of Culture and Strategic Communications of Ukraine in the context of countering modern threats and ensuring information sovereignty.
Public administration in the field of mobilization training and mobilization: the genesis of doctrinal research and legal regulation in Ukraine in 2014-2024
Authors: Boyko B. V.
Published: November 2024

In the article, based on a generalized review of the genesis of doctrinal research and legal regulation of public administration in the field of mobilization training and mobilization in 2014–2024 in Ukraine, it is noted that the time period from the annexation of the ARC, the beginning of the hybrid war in Donbas and until February 23 2022, was characterized by a significant transformation of regulatory and legal acts and modernization of the order of formation of the Armed Forces. In this period, the trend of intensification of doctrinal research in this area and specialization of scientific research is clearly visible. This stage is characterized by the appearance of the first complex studies directly devoted to the administrative and legal principles of mobilization and mobilization training. The researchers also focus on separate issues of law enforcement in the Armed Forces, criminal liability for evasion of the draft for mobilization, features of the administration of military service in the Armed Forces, administrative liability for violations of Ukrainian legislation on military duty and military service, etc.
It was established that after February 24 and until today, a number of important legal acts were adopted, including those aimed at the prompt deployment and implementation of the mechanism for the implementation of mobilization measures, as well as the improvement of the specified process and increasing its efficiency in the future. The transformation concerned: improvement of the procedure for military registration of conscripts, conscripts and reservists; conscription age (its reduction from 27 to 25); clarification of the list of persons who are not subject to conscription for military service during mobilization; clarifying the reasons for postponement of conscription for military service during the mobilization of certain categories of citizens; reservation of conscripts for the period of mobilization and wartime, normalization of certain issues of military transport duty; resolution of disputes arising in this area in the order of administrative proceedings; social and legal protection of servicemen and their family members, etc. Regarding the analysis of scientific intelligence in this area, it was noted that active hostilities actually put a pause on fundamental research in this area, since no works of a monographic level, directly devoted to the raised issues, were published during this period.
Bodies of the National Police of Ukraine as participants in contractual relations
Authors: Popovich S. M.
Published: November 2024

The article examines the issues of participation of the National Police of Ukraine in contractual relations. It is noted that the bodies of the National Police of Ukraine, being participants in contractual relations, take part in such relations not as state authorities endowed with certain powers, but as subjects of public law – legal entities. It is emphasized that based on the legal status of the National Police of Ukraine, contracts with their participation must be separated from the system of similar economic obligations. It is emphasized that such contractual relations have certain features, starting from the grounds of origin, content, procedure of conclusion, design to the specifics of responsibility for non-fulfillment or improper fulfillment of a contractual obligation.
It is substantiated that the competence of the National Police of Ukraine is determined not by general legislation, but by special ones. Therefore, it is important to clearly establish such powers in the relevant regulatory acts.
The granting of economic competence to the bodies of the National Police of Ukraine provides for the realization of those rights and obligations aimed at the implementation and fulfillment of the tasks before them. As legal entities, they can participate in such contractual relations, which are aimed at achieving the tasks set before them. Granting the bodies of the National Police of Ukraine the rights and obligations of a legal entity under public law ensures their normal functioning as participants in contractual relations.
It was determined that the bodies of the National Police of Ukraine carry out contractual activities on the basis of a set of general normative acts devoted to contractual legal relations, by-laws adopted by state bodies with special competence and departmental acts regulating the organization and powers of the bodies of the National Police of Ukraine.
The impact of digitalization on the development of e-commerce and its legal regulation
Authors: Homonai V. V.
Published: November 2024

This scientific article is devoted to the analysis of key aspects that arise in connection with the digitalization of the economy and the growth of electronic commerce. The impact of technology on business models, legal regulation of electronic transactions, protection of consumer rights and cyber security issues are investigated. The article emphasizes that digitization opens new opportunities for business, in particular through the implementation of digital platforms, omnichannel strategies and process automation. Digital platforms such as Amazon and Alibaba are becoming important tools for business globalization as they facilitate access to international markets, reduce the need for physical infrastructure, and enable the integration of business processes.
The legal regulation of electronic transactions and contracts has been studied. It is noted that the development of e-commerce requires legal certainty, regarding electronic signatures, electronic documents and digital identifiers. There are differences in approaches to these issues in different countries, which creates challenges for cross-border trade. In Ukraine, this issue is regulated by the Law «On electronic identification and electronic trust services», which meets EU standards, particularly the eIDAS Regulation.
Challenges related to the protection of consumer rights in the digital economy are analyzed. Consumers face new risks such as privacy breaches and fraud in the online environment. International standards, such as GDPR, ensure a high level of personal data protection, while Ukrainian legislation needs further harmonization with international norms to increase the level of consumer rights protection. The policy of cyber security in the field of implementation of legal relations in electronic commerce was studied. Data protection, cybercrime prevention and information security are becoming key challenges for national governments and international organizations. It is important to implement international standards, such as PCI DSS, which guarantee the security of payment card data during their processing and storage.
The fact that digitalization, on the one hand, requires adaptation of legal regulation to new conditions, but on the other hand, creates new opportunities for improving legal mechanisms, is summarized. Studying these aspects allows for a deeper understanding of how to adapt legal systems to further the development of e-commerce and ensure a balance between innovation and the protection of the rights of participants in the digital economy.
Peculiarities of receiving, distributing and accounting of international military aid for the security forces and defense forces of Ukraine
Authors: Horobets N. S.
Published: November 2024

The article is devoted to the study of the peculiarities of receiving, distributing and accounting for international military aid for the security and defense forces of Ukraine, taking into account the changes made to the legislation. The meaning of the terms «military property», «property of the Armed Forces of Ukraine», «international military aid» enshrined in the current legislation of Ukraine is disclosed. It is emphasized that despite the definition of the concept of «international military aid» at the sub-legal level, the indication in its content of «other resources not prohibited by law» does not provide a comprehensive answer to the question of what is included in international military aid. It was determined that the military management bodies of the Armed Forces of Ukraine are key entities that organize the receipt and transfer of international military aid by the security and defense forces, while the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine ensures its distribution among military units that are responsible for accounting for such property. It was found that the issue of accounting for international military aid is regulated by an act that regulates the issue of accounting for military property in general. Attention has been drawn to the fact that in the case of receiving international military aid, which cannot be classified as military property in the sense of the legislator, the question of which regulatory act to perform its accounting should be recommended. The expediency of using digital technologies to ensure effective, rational and transparent use of international military aid was emphasized. It was established that three levels of accounting for the supply and use of weapons have actually been launched in Ukraine: the LOGFAS program, the new program for accounting and logistics of military equipment «Korovai» and a module based on the «SOTA» program, and the state of accounting for international military aid with the help of digital technologies is still being improved. It is noted that the LOGFAS program is becoming one of the main tools for digitizing the list of resources available in the Armed Forces of Ukraine, in particular those provided as international military aid, which contributes to effective logistics planning. It was concluded that further analysis of the legal aspects of receiving, distributing and accounting for international military aid to ensure the effectiveness of the processes of providing and using international military aid to Ukraine is an actual direction of scientific research.
Organization and regulatory and legal basis of professional training of police officers
Authors: Zhdanova K. V. , Plakhotnyi A. P.
Published: November 2024

The article deals with topical issues of organisation and regulatory and legal framework for professional training of police officers, and direct functional, firearms, tactical and physical training, in particular, within the framework of training in higher education institutions of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine which provide training for the National Police of Ukraine institutions and establishments that specialise and are authorised to conduct specialisation, retraining and advanced training classes, the study examines the peculiarities of interaction between teachers, instructors and other persons engaged in professional training of police officers, methods and approaches to training, organisation and conduct of relevant classes using interactive technologies that allow for practical application of all acquired knowledge.
Special attention is paid to the approaches and principles to professional training of police officers who exercise their official powers under martial law, and those police officers who serve in rapid response teams, consolidated units of the National Police of Ukraine (in the territories of administrative jurisdictional units where, due to the security situation, it is impossible to function as permanent territorial police bodies with certain personnel) as well as professional training of police officers who exercise their powers as part of paramilitary police units (police rifle battalions within the Rapid Action Corps and the joint assault brigade «Rage», the consolidated battalion of the National Police of Ukraine «Volya»).
The author additionally investigates the issue of the need to differentiate professional training of police officers depending on the specifics, powers and areas of service of police units (public safety and preventive activities; operational and investigative activities, taking into account the specialization of the criminal police unit; pre-trial investigation of criminal proceedings in certain areas: crimes in the field of economic and official activities, general criminal orientation, trafficking in narcotic and psychotropic substances, drugs and precursors). In particular, in the context of the need to distinguish between certain criteria of service compliance during the final training. Translated with DeepL.com (free version).
The role of sport in improving physical fitness and stress resistance of the National Police of Ukraine
Authors: Porokhniavyi A. V. , Zhdanova K. V.
Published: November 2024

The article emphasises that the professional activities of the National Police officers require a high level of physical fitness and stress resistance, as police officers regularly face physical and psychological challenges. The effectiveness of their performance of official tasks depends on their readiness to respond quickly to danger signals. The author notes that physical activity is a critical component for increasing endurance, strength, speed, concentration and coordination, which allows police officers to act confidently in extreme situations.
In addition to the development of physical qualities, sports activities help to reduce stress, improve psycho-emotional health, have a positive impact on teamwork skills and reduce the risk of professional burnout and depression. The author emphasises that sports activities contribute to the production of endorphins, which have a positive effect on mood, and can also improve the quality of sleep, which is an important component for recovery from stressful situations at work.
The article analyses in detail the main components of physical fitness: strength, endurance, speed, flexibility and coordination, which are key to police officers’ work. Regular strength training, aerobic exercises and sports competitions help to strengthen the body and improve the psycho-emotional state of police officers. The author pays special attention to the importance of an individual approach to training, since each police officer has a different level of training, age and experience, which requires adaptation of physical activity.
The article also outlines the benefits of team sports and their impact on improving communication skills and developing teamwork among police officers.
The article concludes by emphasising that sport not only improves the physical fitness of police officers, but also plays an important role in their psychological stability, contributes to the effective performance of duties and ensures the safety of citizens. Sports training is an integral part of police training and should be integrated into the curriculum at all stages of the police career.
Regarding the problematic issues of the application of certain provisions of the Law of Ukraine «On measures to prevent and reduce the use of tobacco products and their harmful effects on the health of the population» No. 2899-IV
Authors: Chapala G. V. , Kovach Y. V.
Published: November 2024

The article examines the problematic aspects of the practical implementation of Articles 16, 16¹ of the Law of Ukraine «On measures to prevent and reduce the use of tobacco products and their harmful effects on the health of the population» in the context of distinguishing between the concepts of advertising and promotion of the sale of tobacco products, as well as advertising and promotion of sales devices for consuming tobacco products without burning them. On the basis of the analysis of current legislation, answers to the following questions were formulated: firstly, whether the promotion of the sale of tobacco products is the placement of a QR code on the tables of a restaurant, which contains a link to the Internet, which contains the menu of the restaurant and information about the available sale of tobacco products, hookah devices, hookah preparation services, devices for consumption of tobacco products without burning them, electronic cigarettes (Article 16 of Law No. 2899-VI); secondly, whether advertising and promoting the sale of tobacco products, placement of tobacco products and/ or information about them on visible elements of equipment or on shop windows of business entities in illuminated boxes or on elements that contain images, drawings, background inserts, color which differs from the color of commercial equipment (Article 16 of Law No. 2899-VI); thirdly, whether advertising and promoting the sale of devices for consumption of tobacco products without burning them, placing devices for consumption of tobacco products without burning them and/or information about them (description, prices, etc.) in retail trade places on external elements of the equipment of illuminated advertising structures, background inserts, the color of which is different from the color of retail equipment, and which contain devices for consuming tobacco products without burning them and/ or information about them (description, prices, etc.) (Article 16¹ of Law No. 2899-VI); fourth, whether it is advertising and promoting the sale of devices for consuming tobacco products without burning them, placing information about the manufacturer of devices for consuming tobacco products without burning them, as well as placing devices for consuming tobacco products without burning them outside the places of sale of these products (Article 16¹ of Law No. 2899-VI).
The role of international cooperation in improving road traffic safety
Authors: Kohut V. M.
Published: November 2024

The article is devoted to a detailed analysis of the impact of international cooperation on improving road traffic safety in Ukraine. The author emphasizes that every year, approximately 1.3 million people die worldwide as a result of road traffic accidents, with tens of millions more suffering injuries of varying severity. This makes the issue one of the most pressing on the international agenda. In this regard, international cooperation in the field of road traffic safety is of paramount importance.
One of the main topics of the article is the analysis of international agreements, such as the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic, which is a key document in regulating road traffic at the international level.
The Convention establishes uniform standards for the participating countries, promoting the unification of traffic rules, which is especially important in the context of the globalization of transport systems. The article examines how Ukraine is gradually implementing the provisions of this Convention into its national legislation, which is an important step toward harmonization with international standards.
The article also explores global initiatives such as «Vision Zero,» which aims to achieve zero road deaths. This initiative originated in Sweden and has spread to many countries in Europe and around the world. The article analyzes successful cases of this initiative’s implementation in EU countries, which have significantly reduced road mortality rates. Ukraine is also striving to adapt these standards, which could become a key factor in reducing road accidents on its roads.
The research methodology outlined in the article is based on an in-depth analysis of legal acts, a comparative study of international and national road safety standards, and a review of successful international practices in this field. This approach allows for a comprehensive assessment of the role of international cooperation in improving national road traffic safety policies.
In conclusion, the author emphasizes that international cooperation not only contributes to improving infrastructure and regulatory frameworks but also stimulates the further development of a road safety culture. For Ukraine, it is crucial to continue cooperation with international organizations and adapt global standards to its conditions. This will not only improve road traffic safety but also reduce the accident rate on its roads.
Approaches to understanding and ways of administrative and legal regulation of discretionary powers of local self-government bodies in the field of land relations
Authors: Lavrenko A. I.
Published: November 2024

The article is dedicated to a detailed study of the discretionary powers of local self-government bodies in the field of land relations, taking into account the new approaches enshrined in the Law of Ukraine “On Administrative Procedure. The study examines the theoretical aspects of discretionary powers in both narrow and broad senses.
Analyzing the definitions established in the Law of Ukraine «On Administrative Procedure», the author provides their understanding of discretionary powers “in the narrow sense” as the ability of an administrative body to choose one of several options for decisions that are lawful and meet the purpose for which such powers are granted. This creates space for making individual administrative acts within the framework of administrative procedures. Such powers are limited to the adoption of individual acts aimed at resolving specific land issues.
Discretionary powers in the broad sense, on the other hand, should be understood as the authority granted to local self-government bodies based on a law or other regulatory legal act, allowing these bodies to independently regulate legal relations in the field of land relations. These powers include the ability to make decisions at their own discretion, particularly through the issuance of normative acts. This regulation must comply not only with the requirements of general legislation but also be aimed at achieving the goals set out in special legal acts, as well as in local regulatory legal acts adopted by the local self-government bodies themselves.
The author also emphasizes the need for further development of doctrinal approaches to discretionary powers, which should contribute not only to improving the efficiency of law enforcement but also to creating legal mechanisms that ensure an adequate level of control over their implementation. The article highlights the importance of developing legal guarantees for the protection of citizens’ interests in the context of the exercise of discretionary powers by local authorities in the field of land relations. The author believes that this will contribute to increasing the transparency and accountability of local self-government bodies, as well as ensuring fairness and legality in decision-making.
Self-regulation and socially responsible business: points of contact
Authors: Soshnykov A. O.
Published: November 2024

The business environment is changing rapidly. The practice of adhering to the principles of socially responsible business is becoming more widespread every year (the number of companies that share and implement such practices is growing rapidly). Of course, in addition to changes in the worldview of business owners and management, external factors, including certain extraordinary events, also contribute to this. Businesses demonstrate the ability to self-regulate their activities and the need for further sectoral unification.
The article aims to study the relationship between self-regulation and socially responsible business.
The author analyses the specifics of the activities of self-regulatory organisations, which are a classic manifestation of self-regulation.
The article analyses the provisions of the Memorandum of Intent to create a favourable environment, develop fair competition in the Ukrainian petroleum products market and meet consumer needs for the period of quarantine and restrictions; the Memorandum on ensuring stable operation of the food supply chain in Ukraine under martial law; and the Memorandum on bank lending for energy infrastructure rehabilitation projects. It is substantiated that memoranda (declarations) of market participants are one of the forms of self-regulation that set out additional obligations and/or new rules of conduct.
The author also considers self-regulatory local acts of business entities (declarations of integrity, rules for verification of counterparties, codes of ethics, etc.), which are also part of the concept of self-regulation. The author provides a classification of self-regulation in the context of socially responsible business.
The study proves that self-regulation is one of the principles of socially responsible management. It is noted that only companies that adhere to high standards of socially responsible behaviour can demonstrate the ability of business to self-regulate.
It is also noted that initiative is one of the key elements of socially responsible business behaviour.
ACTIVE LABOR MARKET EMPLOYMENT POLICY AS A FACTOR IN REDUCING THE UNEMPLOYMENT DURATION
Authors: STUKEN T.YU. , LAPINA T.A , KORZHOVA O.S.
Published: November 2024

The article examines the implementation of an active labor market policy (ALMP), which is a set of measures aimed at returning the unemployed to the status of employed. The implementation of an active labor market policy is evaluated from the standpoint of its impact on reducing the duration of unemployment. An active labor market policy is of particular importance in the context of economic shocks, which can include COVID-19. The study was carried out based on data from the State Employment Service on the registered unemployed in the Omsk region from June to December 2020 (more than 50 thousand observations). The use of the Cox proportional risks model showed that the duration of unemployment was more influenced by the individual socio-demographic characteristics of the respondents. Among the groups with an increased risk of maintaining the status of unemployed, women, disabled people and pre-retirees were singled out. Among the measures of an active labor market policy, only professional training, temporary employment, and information about the situation on the labor market had a significant impact on reducing the duration of unemployment. The obtained results, on the one hand, indicate the insufficient effectiveness of measures of active employment policy, and on the other - the need to improve the accounting of work with clients of employment centers to improve the quality and accuracy of data.
ANALYSIS OF THE COMPETITIVENESS OF THE TOURISM INDUSTRYOF THE KHANTY-MANSIY AUTONOMOUS OKRUG - YUGRA IN MODERN CONDITIONS
Authors: ESIPOVA S.A. , GOKOVA O.V.
Published: November 2024

The article discusses the tourist resources of the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug (KhMAO) - Yugra, the presence of which can become a prerequisite for further development of the tourism industry in Yugra. From the point of view of the economic development of the region, tourism can become one of the sectors of primary importance, without taking into account the oil and gas industry. Tourism as an aggregated branch of economic development in the future will have a stimulating effect on the development of other spheres of economic activity. The authors identified the existing problems of the development of the tourism industry in the KhMAO - Yugra. Due to the current epidemiological situation caused by the COVID-19 outbreak, there was noted a decline in the main indicators in the tourism sector in 2020. Transport accessibility of tourist territories, the state of infrastructure, time and financial costs of making trips around the region have a significant impact on the cost of tours, the choice of a vacation destination, planning and duration of the trip. The relatively high share of transport costs in the cost of tourist products is determined not only by significant distances, but also by the level of development of the transport services market. The authors have identified the main characteristics of recreational complexes of the competing regions of the KhMAO -Yugra (the republics of Komi, Altai, Karelia, Perm Krai). The article substantiates the competitive advantages of the recreational complex of the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug in the tourist markets in comparison with the recreational complexes of the competing regions. The results of the analysis revealed that the competitiveness of the industry and investment in tourism are important factors determining the volume of international and domestic tourist flows in the region. According to the results, the main competitive advantages of Yugra destinations are concentrated in human, natural and cultural tourist resources, which create fundamental conditions for attracting visitors. The recommendations proposed in the course of the study can be used in the development of the concept and strategy of tourism development by the Government of the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug to increase the competitiveness of tourist products and their promotion in the market of tourist services in accordance with the economic and social interests of the region.