Access to Justice within Administrative Proceedings of Ukraine: Modern Realities and European Experience

Abstract

The purpose of the article was to analyze the availability of justice within the Ukrainian administrative judicial system, examining its specific features in terms of martial law and the possibilities of its improvement, due to the implementation of European standards in Ukrainian legislation. The research methods used were: monographic analysis, analysis and synthesis, systemic, generalization, forecasting, etc. It has been found that the principle of access to justice is manifested in the ability of a person to receive unimpeded judicial protection and to apply for judicial protection of one's rights. It has been emphasized that the reform of the judicial procedure in the resolution of administrative disputes requires the earlier introduction of digital technologies and Artificial Intelligence technologies. This will help to ease the burden on the court system and judges, speed up the time of hearing court cases, reduce the costs of their storage and archiving, simplify the presentation of statements and evidence in court, etc. It is concluded that the implementation of the European standards of the administrative process will lead to ensuring the appropriate degree of access to justice in Ukraine and increase public confidence in the judiciary.