ON THE PROSPECTS OF LEGAL REGULATION OF PLATFORM EMPLOYMENT TO ENSURE UKRAINE’S LEGISLATION ALIGNMENT WITH THE EU ACQUIS

Abstract

The article addresses the issue of judicial independence in the European Union, its normative and legal foundations, and practical mechanisms for its enforcement.

It analyzes the main principles of the functioning of the EU judiciary, such as the organizational and functional autonomy of judicial institutions, the absence of political influence, guarantees of the immutability of judges, and the procedures for their appointment. Significant attention is given to the role of the Court of the European Union in ensuring

the unity of law enforcement and the mechanisms for monitoring the compliance with judicial independence in member states.

The influence of the Anglo-Saxon and continental legal systems on the judicial practice of Ukraine is analyzed. The gradual formation of judicial precedent in Ukraine in the context of adapting to European standards is highlighted. Emphasis is placed on legislative changes that promote the use of judicial decisions as guidelines in law enforcement.

Particular attention is given to the research of Ukrainian scholars on the legal mechanisms of the EU, especially the works of A.Y. Frantsuz, who analyzes the issues of implementing EU legislative acts and their implementation through organizational measures and consultations. The importance of interaction between the legal systems of Ukraine and the EU is emphasized, as well as the need to consider the acquis communautaire – the body of EU legal norms and practices. The authors underline that although Ukraine does not have a traditional precedent- based system, its judicial practice is gradually acquiring features typical of common law systems. The decisions of the Supreme Court of Ukraine increasingly play the role of guidelines for law enforcement, which contributes to the unification of judicial practice and legal certainty. The implementation of European principles of judicial proceedings, such as judicial independence,

process transparency, and equality of the parties, also positively impacts the legal system of Ukraine.

It is determined that Ukraine is gradually moving towards a mixed model of law enforcement, combining elements of continental law and judicial precedent. In the context of European integration, harmonizing Ukrainian legislation with the judicial practice of the EU becomes especially important.

The conclusions emphasize the need for further improvement of Ukraine’s judicial system, particularly by increasing the transparency of judicial proceedings, ensuring the real independence of judges, and strengthening accountability for violations of judicial ethics. It is concluded that the effective implementation of European legal standards is a key prerequisite for Ukraine’s successful integration into the EU legal space and for enhancing public trust in the judiciary