Administrative and legal principles of public control in the judicial system through the prism if ensuring human and civil rights in Ukraine

In the article, on the basis of the analysis of doctrinal studies by national scholars, the author clarifies the concept and content of public control in the scientific plane. It is noted that there is no legislative definition of this concept, despite the significant public interest in public control as a social phenomenon. It is established that, despite the imperfection of legislative regulation, public control remains an important mechanism of interaction between the public and public authorities, is an important component of democratic governance and contributes to building an open and responsible society. Attention is focused on the importance of studying the relationship between civil society and the judiciary. The author defines the concept of public control over the judicial system in Ukraine and its essence, and also identifies the ways of public participation in exercising control over the activities of the judiciary. The author emphasizes that public control in the judicial system is one of the key forms of promoting the realization and protection of human and civil rights. The article assesses the impact of public control in the judicial system on the exercise of citizens’ rights and freedoms. In particular, it is stated that, first and foremost, public control over the judicial system contributes to ensuring the right of citizens to a fair trial. In addition, the author highlights the contribution of public control to the assertion of the human and civil right to access to justice, the right to freedom of expression and access to public information. Attention is also drawn to the participation of public control in identifying and resolving possible corruption and bureaucracy in the judicial system. In view of the above, strengthening the mechanisms of public control will contribute to increasing the transparency and accountability of the judiciary, which, in particular, will ensure citizens’ access to fair justice and help protect their rights and freedoms. It is proposed to introduce modern control tools, such as online broadcasts of court hearings, which do not require prior permission from the presiding judge. Public access should be provided not only to court decisions, but also to information on the reasons for postponement and adjournment of court hearings, which will help to involve citizens in the decision-making process and increase the level of trust in the judicial system, as well as contribute to the rule of law and human rights in Ukraine.