“Pravova derzhava”. Issue 35 (2024), pages 217–223.

DOI: 10.33663/0869-2491-2024-35-217-223

Trehubov Eduard
Problems of the Concept of Efficiency of Legal Systems

The article explores the concept of the eff ectiveness of legal systems. It is noted that the notion of a legal system is complex and multifaceted, encompassing a diversity of approaches to defi ning its essence. The complexity and challenges inherent in developing a comprehensive concept of legal systems’ eff ectiveness are highlighted, particularly due to the multiplicity of approaches to evaluating eff ectiveness and their criteria. These approaches and perspectives are analyzed. The conclusions emphasize that there is no developed comprehensive concept of the eff ectiveness of legal systems that is based on objective and universal criteria and considers historical, cultural, political, and economic contexts. Assessing eff ectiveness allows for the comparison of diff erent legal systems, the study of mutual infl uences between them, integration and disintegration trends, and the analysis of best practices and experiences. Analyzing eff ectiveness also helps identify weaknesses and develop ways to optimize the legal system. In practical terms, this can contribute to the development of eff ective reforms that address systemic problems, thereby ensuring development and progress. The concept of the eff ectiveness of legal systems encounters a range of complex theoretical problems. Given this, the methodology for researching the eff ectiveness of a legal system must be adequate to the level of formulated tasks and use an interdisciplinary approach, drawing on knowledge from other sciences, including sociology, political science, and economics.

Key words: legal system, effi ciency, state, social values, sources of law, legal regulation.

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