We are pleased to present Issue No. 1-2024 of LEGAL HORIZONS, a scientific journal dedicated to exploring contemporary legal developments and fostering academic discussions on pressing issues in the legal field. This issue presents a diverse range of articles addressing complex challenges and offering insightful analyses across different aspects of law, regulation, and human rights.
We open with an examination by Oleksandr Babikov “SAFEGUARDING HUMAN RIGHTS DURING JUDICIAL REVIEW OF COVERT INVESTIGATIVE ACTIONS”, an area of growing importance as technology and privacy concerns intersect with security demands. Babikov’s article highlights the critical balance required in ensuring both effective investigation processes and the protection of individual rights.
The issue continues with a joint analysis by Imam Tanthowi, Herlindah, and Supriyadi “LEGAL CERTAINTY FOR THE INCREASE OF HGB TO RIGHT OF OWNERSHIP OF SHOPS/OFFICE HOUSES”, exploring the impact of regulatory frameworks on property stability and ownership transitions. Their work is complemented by Kateryna Tiazhkorob’s article “LEGAL REGULATION OF ONLINE PUBLICATIONS IN UKRAINE: CHALLENGES AND DEVELOPMENT PROSPECTS” on the legal regulation of online publications in Ukraine, a timely exploration of the challenges and development prospects that digital publication brings to the forefront in today's information society.
Another noteworthy article “ANALYSIS OF THE ARRANGEMENT OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY-BASED FINANCING SCHEMES WITH COPYRIGHT COLLATERAL FOR BANK FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS” by Chendie Eka Putri, Sihabudin, and Dyah Widhiawati provides a comprehensive analysis of intellectual property-based financing schemes, focusing on copyright as collateral for bank financial institutions—a novel approach with significant implications for intellectual property law and financial practices.
Further broadening our scope, Marcheliani Dita Susanto, Budi Santoso, and Ngesti Dwi Prasetyo offer a juridical review of transforming single-owner corporations into limited liability partnerships. Their research “THE JURIDICAL REVIEW OF THE TRANSFORMATION OF SINGLE-OWNER CORPORATIONS INTO LIMITED LIABILITY PARTNERSHIPS: LEGAL IMPACTS AND BUSINESS PRACTICES” delves into the legal impacts and practical business outcomes of such transformations, reflecting the evolving nature of corporate structures in modern economies.
This issue also includes an insightful article “FEATURES OF INTERNATIONAL PRACTICE OF INTERACTION BETWEEN POLITICAL AUTHORITY AND CIVIL SOCIETY” by Inna V. Sylantieva provides a comparative analysis of international practices in the interaction between political authority and civil society, contributing a global perspective to the complex relationship between governance and citizen participation.
Finally, in article “THE LEGAL RATIONALE BEHIND THE DETERMINATION OF MINIMUM CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS FOR LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES BY FOUNDERS IN INDONESIA” Didha Narin Aiza, Budi Santoso, and R. Imam Rahmat Syafi’i on the rationale behind minimum capital requirements for limited liability companies in Indonesia. Their study presents a nuanced perspective on capital regulations, which are central to corporate stability and investor protection.
Each article in this issue offers valuable perspectives and fosters a deeper understanding of the evolving legal landscape. We are confident that the diverse topics and analyses presented will engage our readers and inspire further research and dialogue within the legal community.
On behalf of the editorial team, we extend our sincere gratitude to the authors and readers of LEGAL HORIZONS

Yurii Harust,
Editor-in-Chief