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The Article 1 of the Constitution of Ukraine regulates: Ukraine is a sovereign and independent, democratic, social, legal state. One of the destabilizing factors in building the rule of law is the commission of criminal offenses by organized criminal groups. Due to the changes in the criminal legislation during the last two years, the criminal law norms have undergone significant changes, which directly or indirectly affect the qualification of criminal offenses committed by organized criminal groups. Given the changes in criminal law, the qualification of criminal offenses committed by organized criminal groups requires uniform systemic approaches, primarily at the level of judicial law enforcement practice. The formation of the Ukrainian legal doctrine on the qualification of criminal offenses committed by organized criminal groups is one of the significant auxiliary guidelines in the formation of such law enforcement practice. To achieve this goal and the defined objectives, the following methods were applied in the study: logical and normative – for the analysis of criminal law on the qualification of criminal offenses committed by organized criminal groups; system analysis – when considering judicial law enforcement practice (first of all, the Supreme Court and the Supreme Court of Ukraine) of the qualification of criminal offenses committed by organized criminal groups. The legislation strengthens criminal liability for criminal offenses by organized criminal groups, in particular, as evidenced by the amendments to the Criminal Code under the Law of Ukraine "On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of Ukraine on Liability for Crimes Committed by the Criminal Community" dated by the 4th of June 2020. Before the formation of new approaches to the doctrine of criminal law and law enforcement judicial practice on the qualification of criminal offenses (crimes), a specific part of which is provided by h.ch. 1-5 art. 255 of the Criminal Code, the indirect reference is the provision of the resolution of the Plenum of the Supreme Court of Ukraine of December 23, 2005 №12 "On the practice of consideration by courts of criminal cases on crimes committed by stable criminal groups." Keywords: criminal offenses, criminal community, criminal organization, organized group, creation of a criminal community, leadership of a criminal community, organized criminal groups.

The article presents an analysis of the legal basis for implementing the law enforcement function of the state in the economic sphere, Ukraine's entry into the single European economic and political space. The importance of the law enforcement function of the state in the sphere of Ukraine's economy in the context of legal regulation, which is directly related to the sovereignty and protection of national interests, is analyzed. Legal regulation of the economy should be carried out in two priority areas: regulatory consolidation of acceptable mechanisms that develop as a result of natural economic laws; economic development to achieve the interests of the state and society in the context of European integration. The directions of improvement of legal regulation of the economic sphere of Ukraine are offered, namely: improvement of the normative-legal base of realization of the system of measures of financial safety maintenance; effective legal regulation of economic relations; compliance with the provisions adopted by the legislation of Ukraine in the field of prevention of corruption violations; ensuring fair competition, supporting entrepreneurship and others.

The purpose of the article is to find the best ways to resolve conflicts in the criminal law of Ukraine. Methods. Methodological tools are selected in accordance with the purpose, specifics of the object and subject of research. The main one is general dialectical method of scientific knowledge of real legal phenomena. Special research methods used in the study are: the method of systematic analysis, formal legal, interpretation of law, comparative law, modeling. The theoretical basis of the study is the latest scientific works in the chosen field of research. Results. As proved during the analysis of the legal literature, there is the following list of effective ways to resolve and prevent conflicts in law, which can be extrapolated to the field of criminal law: 1) unification of law; 2) harmonization of law; 3) approximation of law; 4) clear delineation of powers of public authorities; 5) monitoring of normative legal acts; 6) creation of model laws; 7) interpretation of law; 8) improvement of legislation. Conclusions. As a result of the study, it is proposed to apply different principles to overcome conflicts depending on their type (in particular, "a special law repeals a general law", "a later law cancels an earlier one", "the next general law does not cancel an earlier special law of similar legal force"). Types of "conflict rules" in the sources of criminal law are presented primarily depending on the specific type of such sources. Modern legislation, including criminal, contains virtually no rules aimed at overcoming intersectoral conflicts, but conflicts of law in various areas of Ukrainian law create significant problems in law enforcement.

The article examines the peculiarities of law and legal security in modern Ukrainian realities. It is determined that law is a mechanism which, through the application of legal norms of which it is a part, should ensure the effective functioning of democracy and democracy in the state and the functioning and further development of the social system. It is established that the Ukrainian legal system is undergoing a reconstruction phase, in which administrative and legal mechanisms are being transformed into mechanisms of self-regulation and self-organisation. The author establishes that essential factors of law stability are correct definition and certainty of each element, completeness and absence of contradictions. It is established that the basis of the concept of legal security is the conditions, sources, methods and mechanisms of negative impact (falsification of legal provisions, conflicts of provisions, legal gaps, inadequate implementation procedures, neglect of the effect of provisions, substitution of concepts, corruption, etc. The author determines that legal security is a component of national security. Its content consists of the implementation of national interests in all areas of national security, protection of national interests in the security sector, as well as legal regulation of legal relations and legal protection of the creation of state and non-state institutions with the necessary and sufficient conditions for the effective functioning of law and legal order as a crucial regulator of social relations. It is noted that legal security is one of the constant needs caused by the natural conditions of life of a person, society and mankind. It should also be considered a universal human value designed to ensure a person's existence as a public good. The author identifies the factors that significantly impact the institutionalisation process of an individual's legal security.

The purpose of the article is to determine the forms of implementation of the principles of criminal law in the acts of criminal law. Methods. Methodological tools are selected in accordance with the purpose, specifics of the object and subject of the research. The general dialectical method of scientific knowledge of real legal phenomena is viewed as the main one among other methodological tools. Special research methods used in the study are: the method of systematic analysis, formal legal, interpretation of law, comparative law and modelling methods. The theoretical basis of the study is the latest scientific works in the chosen field of research. Results. As proved during the analysis of law enforcement acts, criminal law principles have their reflection and content in the acts of application and implementation of criminal law. Each individual act of application or implementation of criminal law takes into account the relevant set of principles that complement each other and provide law enforcement agencies with comprehensive tools to reflect in such acts of objectively existing social relations. Acts of implementation of the rules of criminal law are "manifestations" of the actual behaviour of the subjects of criminal law. Conclusions. According to the results of the study, each individual act of application or implementation of criminal law takes into account the relevant set of principles that complement each other and provide law enforcement agencies with comprehensive tools to reflect in such acts of objectively existing social relations. These are the acts of application of criminal law that embody the greatest number of principles of criminal law mainly due to the reflection of the latter in the documents drawn up by law enforcement agencies (indictments, petitions for coercive measures of medical or educational nature, convictions, rulings, etc.). Keywords: principles of criminal law; acts of implementation of criminal law; acts of application of criminal law.

The article deals with methodological bases for the of research on the mechanism for of law-making of a unitary state. The article is devoted to the study of the nature and role of methodology in the formation of the Ukraine's legal system during the law-making mechanism. Much attention is given to problematic approaches to determining methodological bases in law-making mechanism. The purpose of this article is to analyze the current state of lawmaking in Ukraine and to make proposals based on the methodology of law. The article explores the concept of methodology on the basis of which the methodological bases of lawmaking are determined. The author states that the methodology of research on lawmaking should cover the analysis of scientific approaches and application of own methods, which allow to identify the most essential characteristics of this legal phenomenon, to distinguish structural elements, to indicate the ways of the most effective preparation and adoption of legal acts. Law-making process is a form of the state activity intended for on the creation (or revision) of legal norms. The law-making process and the role of the legisla- tive bodies in it are based on the constitutional principles of democracy, separation of powers, social state. Scientific search for a theoretical and methodological tool for considering and solving the problems of lawmaking is carried out within the framework of legal positivism – consideration of law as a set of norms established and sanctioned by the state, the violation of which is followed by measures of state coercion. This implies the rejection of the metaphysical side, related to the disclosure of the essence of legal phenomena. The problem of specification as a legal phenome- non is considered. At the heart of the author's research there are the methods used to investigate the elaboration of law-making. The author comes to a conclusion that the choice of a certain method in the course of a specification will promote the improvement of this process as an important legal phenomenon as well as the improvement of modern legislativeprocess.

Any branch of law, private or public, has a system of sources of law, which is somewhat standard. This system became "set in stone" for many law systems around the world, starting with Constituion, legal acts of goverment and ending with brief overview of legal traditions in some branches of law. However, this system completely forgets about legal doctrine. But after legislation took over, legal doctrine lost meaning which it had before and was cast aside into shadow of legislation and basic system of sources of law. Furthermore, legal doctrine was an instrument which provided unity for any law system. The idea in its core is simple – greatest and most known legal works of different authors became rulebooks for diffenret branches of law, which were used not only for education, but as a source of law to resolve dispute, when there was missing link in legislation and when judge cannot settle dispute using law of state. This is the case, when doctrine was used as a source of law and a source for regulation. Same can be said about legal doctrine, as core for any law, passed by a parliament. In ideal case, scientists and authors of legal dontrine works should consult lawmakers regarding theoretical and doctrinal basis of any decision or action they are planning to take. So, any legal action will have strong core in it and won't be decided only on experience and opinions of lawmakers, but also with strong theoretical background for such decision. In conclusion, we think that legal doctrine requires further analysis and this topic is very important for legal studies in Ukraine. Core of legal doctrinal works becomes bigger and bigger with increasing number of scholars in this sector of science. From the nature of legal doctrine, it is clear that it can provide better understanding of law and improve connection between scientists and lawmakers. Keywords: source of law, Constitution, natural law, legal system, concept of legal doctrine, system of sources of law.

У статті розкрито особливості взаємозв'язку та відмінності між фінансово-правовою відповідальністю та іншими видами юридичної відповідальності. Відзначено, що юридична відповідальність має ті ж властивості, що й нормативність, а нормативність юридичної відповідальності, як і нормативність права, включає можливість державного примусу. З'ясовано, що юридична відповідальність визначається чинним законодавством і настає за проступки або злочини, тобто за протиправні дії, які особа вчиняє умисно або з необережності і які заборонені законом та стоять під загрозою покарання. Встановлено, що усі види юридичної відповідальності здійснюються на основі нормативної структури, яка являє собою єдність матеріальних і процесуальних правових норм. Виявлено, що притягнення до фінансово-правової відповідальності не виключає одночасного притягнення до інших видів юридичної відповідальності. Наголошено, що конституційну відповідальність можна визначити як засновані на державному (або прирівняному до нього суспільному) примусі конституційні відносини, які виникають з моменту вчинення конституційного порушення і які винний (правопорушник) повинен нести. Констатовано, що взаємодія фінансово-правової та кримінальної відповідальності має функціональний характер, який полягає в тому, що норми режиму кримінальної та фінансово-правової відповідальності залучаються до регулювання та захисту валюти, податків, банківського забезпечення тощо. Акцентовано, що зв'язок фінансово-правової та цивільної відповідальності простежується в кількох напрямках, однак фінансово-правова відповідальність не сприяє захисту відносин приватної власності. Виявлено, що між фінансовою та адміністративною відповідальністю існує тісний зв'язок, спільні риси якого висвітлюють публічність, нерівність сторін, спрощений порядок накладення стягнення тощо. Перспективою подальших досліджень у цьому напрямі є дослідження сутності, принципів, ознак та функцій і особливостей фінансово-правової відповідальності в Україні.

This article deals with the legal regulation of minors in Germany and Ukraine. Minors do not have enough intellectual ability to predict legal conse-
quences of their acts. That is why they need a special protection. The study primarily focuses on minors as a subject of law in Civil and Family Law.

The aim of the article is to study and compare legal regulation for minors under both German and Ukrainian law.

First of all, the notion of minors is analysed. It is assumed that the term minor is not clear. It has different meanings in both German and Ukrain-
ian national law. International legislation does not clear the issue.

Second, the legal regulation of minors is studied. The issue of age limits in the national Civil Law of Germany as well as Ukraine are examined
and compared. It is suggested that the age limits are closely connected to the legal capacity of the natural persons. The comparative analysis of
legal regulation of minors in Civil Law of both countries shows that the provisions of German Civil Law concerning the legal capacity of minors
differ sufficiently from Ukrainian ones. For example, in Germany children under seven years old do not have legal capacity, while minors at the age
from seven to eighteen years old have limited legal capacity. Whereas in Ukraine, minors under fourteen years old have partial legal capacity, while
minors between fourteen and eighteen years old have incomplete legal capacity.
Last but not least, the minors' rights and their scope from the point of view of a family and the state are explored. The comparison shows that
the legal regulation of minors' rights as well as an attitude to the minors in society in Germany differs from Ukraine. Finally, it is proposed to amend
the Family Code of Ukraine in respect of minors' rights. It is wise to consider an opinion of minors in family issues.

The article considers the comparative and legal grounds for the definition of the category "marriage" in family law of Ukraine, interpretation of the concept of "marriage-like unions" in legislation, judicial decisions and legal doctrine of EU states. The author defines the characteristics and peculiarities of these concepts, outlines the approaches to the regulation of family relations in this field and formulates conclusions and proposals aimed at the harmonization of national legislation with EU law.

In the article, both general scientific and special legal methods of research have been used. In particular, comparative-legal, historical, formallogical and other methods have been applied. The article concludes that the example of some European states proves the existence of the advanced legislative approaches to the legal understanding of family unions.

In Ukraine the marriage is exclusively a family union of a female and a male registered with the state registration authority for civil status acts. In the laws of EU states different and much broader criteria for treating such unions can be applied. The presence of various legal forms of unions indicates that foreign law recognizes a family union between persons irrespective of their genders and recognizes such family union as a family. It is said that a characteristic feature for a family is a stable relationship. At the same time, harmonization of the Ukrainian legislation with the EU legislation in the field of marriage and family relations may take place on specific issues (for example, a registered partnership), but it is not advisable to adopt a foreign legal model, since in Ukraine there are distinctive factors for the formation of family relationships, such as traditions, religion, culture.

The article deals with the problem of the legislative regulation of advocacy done by the Law of Ukraine on the Bar and practice of law from 2012 and the Rules of the Bars' ethics confirmed by the electing meeting of the Bars of Ukraine on June, 9th 2017. The structure and competence of the Ukrainian national bodies of the lawyers' self-governance crated according to the Law from 2012 and after the requirement of the Council of Europe as a precondition of the membership of Ukraine on the European Union are also outlined. The author illustrates the main types of conflicts that a lawyer encounters during his / her professional activity like the conflict situations, conflicts and the tense conflicts and proposes the ways to reconcile them. It is shown, that the most effective ways to reconcile conflicts are compromises and negotiations. Such methods of conflict's reconciliation often used in the lawyers' milieu without significant positive results as the blackout of conflicts or attempts to salve them are also mentioned. Special attention is paid to the very important question of entrance of the Ukrainian Bars to the leading European and world lawyers and legal societies which became possible only after the creation of the Ukrainian National Bar Association as the national regulator in the lawyers' profession. The author has reviewed the requirements of the Ethics Rules of European Union's countries regarding the resolution of lawyers' conflicts with colleagues and clients, a.o. from foreign countries. The author has also analyzed the Ukrainian Ethics Rules regarding the most common conflicts in the activity of Ukrainian lawyers, in particular regarding conflicts of interest, the combination of legal practice with public, scientific and journalistic activities, as well as lawyers' activities and communication on the Internet.

The article examines some issues of legal support of political advertising during the process of election, but is not limited to it, as well as how they affect the outcome of elections. In this study comparative, observation, dynamical analogies, analysis methods are used. The author compares the current legislation of Ukraine and the legislation of a number of other European countries and identifies their common and distinctive features.

Special attention is given to the political advertising law of Poland, as its closest neighbour. Also, the legislation of France, Germany and Great Britain is examined. The article underlines their main differences. Partial and systematic violations of advertising legislation during the electoral process and during the period between the elections are also identified.

The article also shows that the issue in question is not fully studied by legal scientists. The research, in particular, emphasises on the lack of comprehensive definition of political advertising and its legal regulation during the period between the elections. The article draws attention to the incorrectness in law legal regulation of political advertising by the laws regulating commercial advertising. The legal acts, that influence the results of elections are specified, in particular, the author pays attention to the state budget funding for political parties. Reducing Government expenditure can preserve the principle of absolute equality among political actors, so they could participate constructively in the elections. The best thing to do considering the circumstances is to adopt a new law on political advertising or to to amend the existing Act, that regulates advertising in general. As a result, it is proved that political advertising is not limited to the electoral process and must be governed by legislation. The article also states that any law in this area also should comply with international law, especially with acts adopted by the European Union.

The article examines the legal regulation of using cloud technologies for information storage. The author analyses the legal acts of Ukraine, the European Union, the USA, and self-governing organisations that unite intermediaries of cloud information systems regulating relations in data storage and using cloud technologies for user information processing. The author considers the provisions on the definition of cloud computing and cloud storage from the point of view of law. The author analyses specific regulations governing legal relations in the storage field and the use of information in cloud storage. The main functions are analysed: information storage creation of a multi-level database; collection of data and their systematisation, storage of big data and their processing; information exchange; support of other services; collection of data and their distribution by applications; and economic function. It is noted that the legal regulation of information storage in cloud storage is complex.

In the article, the legal aspects of information security in telemedicine in Ukraine are considered from the modern theory of information law based on current Ukrainian legislation and regulations of the European Union. The topic's relevance is due to the need to improve the legislation of Ukraine to provide a comprehensive theoretical justification for enhancing the effectiveness of information security. In the course of the study, the methodology of the systematic, comprehensive analysis of legal phenomena using factor and evolutionary research methods was applied. It is noted that modern information technologies allow doctors to provide remote medical care to monitor patients' health constantly. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the need for remote medical care has increased. It is indicated that telemedicine technologies are used to conduct research and detect diseases based on the automated processing of large amounts of personal and medical data. In the digitalization of medicine, the importance of information security of patients and other subjects of telemedicine activities is growing. The processing of large amounts of personal data on patients' health in information systems increases the risks of privacy violations and requires higher standards of information protection.

The article is devoted to the study of the genesis of legal regulation of the order, conditions and consequences of divorce in its historical aspect, as well as given the current principles of family relations in EU law and foreign law, highlighting the latest trends in divorce relations and outlining the laws of their further consolidation in the family law of Ukraine, formulation of conclusions and proposals aimed at harmonization of national legislation with EU law. The divorce procedure, its conditions and legal consequences are regulated by the legislation of different states in different ways. The regulation of divorce relations is also significantly influenced by national characteristics, traditions, religion and culture. The spread of family relations outside one state necessitates the application of foreign law to regulate such relations. Appropriate conflicts may result from the application of the law of different states regarding the grounds for divorce, the procedure for divorce, as well as the unequal determination of the moment of its dissolution. The article argues that one of the basic principles of Roman private law was the observance of absolute freedom of divorce. However, during the imperial period, and especially with the establishment of Christianity, restrictions were imposed on divorce. The approach to significant restrictions and even prohibitions on divorce has long been observed in the law of European states. Under the influence of the Catholic Church and Christian morality, the recipient law did not allow divorce at all or established restrictions and valid grounds for divorce. Divorce was allowed only as an exception, in the presence of significant circumstances, subject to complicated procedures. Since the second half of the twentieth century, divorce laws have been reformed in many countries, tending to abandon the idea that divorce is a sanction for marital misconduct and moving to the concept that divorce is a statement of a failed marriage. As a result of the reforms, divorces have become more liberalized. The article concludes that the general conflict principle of divorce is the law of citizenship of a spouse or husband (most countries of continental Europe) or the law of the place of residence of the spouses (England, USA and a number of other countries). However, Regulation 1259/2010 provides, in essence, innovative provisions for the choice of the competent legal order in the event of divorce, which enshrines the possibility for spouses to independently choose the applicable law. Keywords: marriage, marital relations, divorce, termination of marriage, EU law, family law.