The article focuses on current problems of human rights constitutional provision, protection and implementation in Ukraine in the context of the reforms aimed at Eurointegration. The aim is to brief in the historical aspects of the development of ideas and concepts of human rights in Ukraine, focus on the human rights provision of the active Constitution projected through the ongoing reforms and to expose the correlation between the rights enshrined and their actual implementation. The existing and possible future problems related to the regulation and realization of human rights in Ukraine's reform process are considered. The article reflects the problem of the value approach to human rights, which is directly related to the low level of legal culture and the insufficient level of development of civil society Ukraine. The work also analyses the amendments that have been made to the Constitution since the independence. While presenting the latest developments and drafts regarding the addressed issues, we try to look deeper into the problem, far beyond the formal and procedural concerns, addressing social and cultural barriers in understanding the importance and necessity of the problems under consideration not only by the leadership of the state but also by ordinary Ukrainians.

In this article, the authors, collaboratively and based on their experience of related research (normative-legal activity of local self-government (Petryshyna, 2011), general theoretical problems of law-making and norm-making (Didych, 2018), problems of reception of foreign experience of reforming local self-government (Petryshyn, 2014), and pressing problems of decentralization reform (Hyliaka, 2015)) investigate the features and the shortcomings of the system of normative-legal acts of local self-government of Ukraine. These include: the problems of the legal status and the nature of the modern system of normative legal acts of local self-government, its normative-legal consolidation; the issues of practical law-making by bodies and officials of local self-government through the prism of the heritage of the Soviet system of local self-government; the shortcomings in the reforms undertaken since independence; the ongoing decentralization and associated reforms as well as existing concepts and plans aimed at the integration of Ukraine into European legal space and the European Union in particular. The result of the study was the identification of a number of substantiated features of the system and general recommendations aimed at the improvement of the overall state of local self-government and its law-making activity in the context of the current and future related reforms in Ukraine.

This scholarly investigation conducts a comparative legal analysis to identify the optimal model for state supervision of local self government and municipal rulemaking in Ukraine, with a focus on European Union (EU) practices. The study's dual objectives are to enhance theoretical understanding of local self-governance aligned with international legal norms, and to contribute to the jurisprudential development of local governance in Ukraine, particularly in the context of European integration. Employing a methodical approach, the research juxtaposes international standards with current literature to identify effective state supervision models. This involves analyzing legal and policy frameworks at both national and EU levels, alongside case studies from diverse governance systems, to evaluate their suitability for the Ukrainian context. The findings underscore the importance of a coherent, well-defined supervision model in improving the efficacy of local governance mechanisms in Ukraine. The study emphasizes the need for a legal framework that resonates with international standards, yet is tailored to Ukraine’s unique legal and political landscape. In conclusion, the research advocates for Ukraine's adoption of an optimal state supervision model, incorporating best practices from the EU and considering domestic realities. Such a model is essential not only for advancing local governance but also for ensuring national resilience and stability amid ongoing reforms and external challenges, including economic and geopolitical pressures.

У статті здійснено аналіз окремих аспектів розуміння та тлумачення верховенства права як ме-ханізму забезпечення демократії. Встановлено, що сучасна доктрина верховенства права є достатньо сталою, однак зважаючи на стрімкий розвиток цифрових технологій, потребує трансформації задля відповідності вимогам сучасного інформаційного суспільства. Розглянуто наявні результати впро-вадження сучасних цифрових механізмів та інструментів у сфері правосуддя та публічного адміністрування в Україні. Надано пропозиції та рекомендації щодо можливих напрямів посилення інте-грації цифрових технологій у сферу державно-суспільних відносин для забезпечення належного рівня верховенства права. Ключові слова: верховенство права; демократія; доступність правосуддя, цифрова трансформація; діджиталізація.

У статті досліджується трансформація місцевого самоврядування в Україні в умовах балансування між централізацією та децентралізацією під впливом війни. Аналізуються виклики, пов’язані з функціонуванням місцевого самоврядування в умовах воєнного стану, включаючи проблеми взаємодії з військовими адміністраціями, фінансової спроможності громад та забезпечення демократичних процесів. Розглядаються правові, фінансові та управлінські аспекти трансформації, а також роль міжнародного досвіду. Виявлено ризики надмірної централізації та послаблення місцевої демократії. Сформульовано рекомендації щодо оптимізації моделі місцевого самоврядування з урахуванням потреб національної безпеки та принципів децентралізації.

This study delves into the underexplored realm of local selfgovernment’s role in national security and territorial integrity, particularly under the unique challenges posed by the full-scale invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation. It scrutinizes the legal and practical shifts in local self-government post the implementation of martial law, emphasizing the necessity of a nuanced understanding of their capabilities and limitations in the context of national defense. The research methodologically analyzes current practices, legal frameworks, and the evolving responsibilities of local self-government bodies in the face of extraordinary security threats. It underscores the urgency of developing legislative amendments and policies to enhance the effectiveness of local self-government in national security measures. The findings aim to contribute significantly to scholarly discourse and policy-making, advocating for a more inclusive approach to national security that integrates local self-government’s potential.