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Evolution of the principles of administrative proceedings: past, present, and future

Slovo of the National School of Judges of Ukraine. №1(54) 2026. P.17-30

ISSN: 2707-6849    

UDC342.922:340.13

DOI https://doi.org/10.37566/2707-6849-2026-1(54)-2

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Ian BERNAZIUK,

Judge of the Cassation Administrative Court within the Supreme Court, Trainer at the National School of Judges of Ukraine, Doctor of Juridical Sciences, Professor, Honored Lawyer of Ukraine

ORCID ID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2353-4836

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Evolution of the principles of administrative proceedings: past, present, and future


Abstract 

The article highlights the current state and prospects for the development of the principles of administrative justice, which form the basis for ensuring the dynamism of administrative justice, its ability to adapt in conditions of martial law and post-war reconstruction, as well as the establishment of the rule of law in Ukraine. The article provides a comprehensive analysis of the evolution of the principles of administrative justice in Ukraine – from the first stages of its formation with limited powers of the courts and a formal approach to understanding the principle of legality to the modern human-centric model, which is based on a system of principles of the rule of law, justice, good faith, etc.

The author examines the constitutional basis of the basic principles, their development in procedural and special legislation, as well as the transformation of traditional principles under the influence of new challenges – European integration processes, full-scale armed aggression and technological transformation of society. The article pays special attention to the principles of administrative procedure, which establish standards for the activities of state authorities and local self-government, as well as international standards for the protection of human rights and the principles of European administrative law, which are integrated into the national system.

Based on the analysis, conclusions are drawn about the gradual departure from excessive formalism in law enforcement and the strengthening of the role of the court as an active guarantor of human rights. The author emphasizes the shift in emphasis from the formal possibility of applying to the court to ensuring real and effective access to justice, including the proper execution of court decisions. The main directions for further development of the principles of administrative justice are identified, in particular, taking into account the establishment of the priority of national security in wartime, the proper implementation of artificial intelligence technologies in the field of justice, the formation of the principle of responsibility to future generations in cases of environmental protection and sustainable development, as well as the protection of new public interests, in particular in the digital sphere.

Keywords: rule of law, administrative justice, administrative procedure, legitimate expectations, good governance, principle of responsibility towards future generations, artificial intelligence.

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SuggestedCitation: Bernaziuk, I. (2026) Evolution of the principles of administrative proceedings: past, present, and future. Slovo National School of Judges of Ukraine, 1 (54), 17–30. https://doi.org/10.37566/2707-6849-2026-1(54)-2

 

Date of first submission of the article to the publication: 27.03.2026

Date of acceptance of the article for publication after review: 13.04.2026

Date of publication (publication): 22.04.2026