PUBLIC SERVICE IN THE LAW ENFORCEMENT SPHERE AND THE LAW ENFORCEMENT FUNCTION OF THE STATE

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PUBLIC SERVICE IN THE LAW ENFORCEMENT SPHERE AND THE LAW ENFORCEMENT FUNCTION OF THE STATE

Journal Title: Юридичний бюлетень - Year 2018, Vol 7, Issue 2

Abstract

The article is devoted to the attempt to formulate a universal definition of the concept "public service in the law-enforcement sphere", taking into account the substantive content of the law-enforcement function of the state, which this public service implements. Particular attention is paid to the critical analysis of scientific approaches to understanding the concepts of "law enforcement function of the state", their advantages and disadvantages are determined. The unconditional connection between the law-enforcement function of the state and the functioning of the public service in the law-enforcement sphere also emphasizes the conceptual aspect, namely, as a special social and legal phenomenon, without proper functioning of which the impossibility of the existence of a modern state, as well as the rule of law in society and the state as a whole. On the basis of the clarified substantive content of the law-enforcement function of the state and public service in Ukraine, the conceptualization of public service in the law-enforcement sphere is carried out as a special social-legal phenomenon. This public service is most fully reflected in the activities of civil servants who are serving in law enforcement agencies of Ukraine - directly implementing the law enforcement function of the state. It is concluded that in the institutional context public service in the law-enforcement sphere covers all public servants who, while performing their duties, influence the law- enforcement sphere, protecting the rule of law, human and citizens' rights and freedoms. It has been determined that public service in the law-enforcement sphere of Ukraine is an administrative-legal institution in the sub-sector of the public service, which in practice is objectified in the special and continuous, unbiased professional activity of Ukrainian citizens who have an appropriate level of official legal personality, in positions in law-enforcement the authorities of Ukraine concerning the implementation of official tasks in the interests of the state and society regarding the proper maintenance of the functioning of these state bodies and the fulfillment of the functions of these bodies on the pond, within the powers and in the manner envisaged by the Constitution and laws of Ukraine.

Authors and Affiliations

Павло Олексійович Комірчий

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