Правовий механізм адаптації національного законодавства до європейських міжнародно-правових стандартів прав людини

It is established that under modern conditions of Ukraine’s European integration and in view of our country’s aspiration for full membership in the European Union and other European structures, the issue of adapting national legislation to international legal standards in the field of human rights acquires particular importance. Requirements for compliance with human rights and freedoms are not only a political condition for cooperation with the EU and the Council of Europe, but also a determining criterion for democracy, stability and legitimacy of state power. Despite significant steps towards harmonizing national legislation with European norms, the process of implementing international standards remains complex and requires an effective legal mechanism capable of taking into account both general European principles and the national specifics of the Ukrainian legal system. Ensuring the real, rather than declarative, nature of human rights, which depends on the effectiveness of the judicial system, human rights institutions, and clear legislative regulation, is of particular relevance. Research into the legal mechanism for adapting legislation to European human rights standards is timely, important, and has significant practical potential for the further development of Ukraine’s legal system, taking into account ongoing reforms, the challenges of martial law, and the need for increased international support. In this context, the key role of international legal acts in the system of ensuring human rights is to establish clear general standards for the activities of states, guarantee their universal recognition and unified application. Ensuring human rights is not only a legal, but also a political, economic and social process that requires systematic interaction of internal and external mechanisms. Not only the quality of life of citizens, but also the international image and future of the democratic development of the state depend on the degree of implementation of rights and freedoms. International human rights standards and judicial practice form a solid basis for both inclusive and consultative procedures and for determining the substantive provisions of the constitution. In modern conditions, ensuring human rights remains a fundamental factor in the stability of democratic development, rule of law and international legitimacy of the state.