Levels and limits of interaction between subjects of combating criminal offenses in Ukraine
Abstract
The article emphasises that effective interaction between subjects of combating criminal offences, in particular between law enforcement agencies, is one of the key prerequisites for building an effective criminal justice system in Ukraine.
It is proven that the consideration of the levels and boundaries of interaction between subjects of combating criminal offences demonstrates that it covers not only horizontal (between agencies of the same level) but also vertical (between central, regional and local structures), functional (between agencies with different competences) and international relations.
The emphasis is on the modernisation of interaction between the National Police of Ukraine, the Security Service of Ukraine, the State Bureau of Investigation, the National Anti-Corruption Bureau, the Prosecutor’s Office and other agencies and units by creating integrated information systems, joint response teams, unified methods of pre-trial investigation and electronic document management.
It has been found that successful interagency interaction is impossible without increasing the level of trust both at the institutional and interpersonal levels. It has been emphasised that to ensure proper counteraction to criminal offences in Ukraine, it is necessary not only to interact with agencies in its traditional sense but also to build a holistic, synergistic, flexible model of cooperation that takes into account current security challenges, digital capabilities, international experience and the needs of society. This involves not only updating technical means and regulatory frameworks but also the formation of a new legal culture – a culture of partnership, trust, mutual responsibility and a common desire for justice and lawfulness.
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