UDC 342.9

DOI 10.37566/2707-6849-2019-4(29)-2

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Olha Soloviova, 

Associate Professor of the Department of Administrative Law

Yaroslav the Wise National Law University,

Candidate of Law, Associate Professor

Problematic issues of administrative responsibility for disrespect for court

The article is devoted to the legal principles of taking administrative responsibility for disrespect for court. In the work the complex analysis of proceedings in cases of administrative offenses envisaged by Article 185-3 of the Code of Administrative Offenses is carried out. The problematic issues that arise in practice when considering cases of administrative offenses for disrespect for court are outlined. The article examines the individual decisions of national courts in cases of administrative offenses for disrespect for court.

The Association Agreement with the European Union Ukraine has declared its agreement to strengthen cooperation in the field of justice, freedom and security in order to ensure the rule of law and respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, strengthen the judiciary, enhance its efficiency, guarantee its independence and impartiality. Weaknesses of national legislation with respect to international standards of administration of justice are identified. Particular attention is paid to compliance with the principle of impartiality when imposing administrative penalties for disrespect for court. The relevant decisions of the European Court of Human Rights have been analyzed. Suggestions were made to remedy practical problems in order to bring administrative penalties for disrespect for court into conformity with the provisions of the Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms and the practice of the European Court of Human Rights.

It was concluded that it is necessary to determine the clear jurisdiction of the courts in the consideration of cases of administrative offenses disrespect for court with the introduction of appropriate changes or procedural codes, or the Code of Ukraine on Administrative Offenses.

Key words: disrespect for court, administrative responsibility, impartiality, challenge (recusal) of a judge.

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