SUBJECTS OF PUBLIC CONTROL OVER THE ACTIVITIES OF THE JUDICIARY: ADMINISTRATIVE AND LEGAL ANALYSIS

The article examines the system of subjects of public control over the judiciary in Ukraine. The author emphasizes that in a democratic society, the judiciary performs a key function - it ensures justice, protects the rights of citizens and guarantees the rule of law. Given the existing problems with the functioning of the judicial system in Ukraine, the institution of public control is of particular relevance. The judicial system cannot be complete without effective public control, which is a prerequisite for its transparency, impartiality and efficiency. It is emphasized that civil society is increasingly influencing the formation of standards of judicial integrity, increasing transparency of the judicial process and trust in justice. A study of the institute of public control over the judiciary in Ukraine is carried out. The author analyzes the concept of public control, outlines the range of key actors entitled to supervise and evaluate the judicial system, and characterizes the mechanisms of their participation in the process of ensuring transparency and integrity of judicial proceedings. Emphasis is placed on the role of the Public Integrity Council, non-governmental organizations and mass media in the system of checks and balances in a democratic society. The role of public organizations, mass media, and individual institutions, in particular the Public Integrity Council, is highlighted, and challenges and prospects in this area are analyzed.