Foreword to Volume 28, Issue 1 of Legal Horizons

The present issue of LEGAL HORIZONS (Volume 28, Issue 1) brings together a collection of scholarly contributions that reflect the evolving challenges of law in conditions of profound societal transformation, particularly those shaped by armed conflict, technological advancement, and institutional change. The articles included in this issue offer both doctrinal insights and practical perspectives, addressing pressing questions at the intersection of public administration, human rights, criminal justice, and economic regulation.

The issue opens with the work of Mammadova, “Oblıgatıon of proof of the admınıstratıve body in admınıstratıve proceedıngs,” which contributes to the ongoing discourse on procedural fairness and accountability in public administration, emphasizing the importance of evidentiary standards in safeguarding individual rights.

Stepanenko and Dobrova, in their article “The mechanism for protecting the rights of internally displaced persons in Ukraine,” address a topic of acute relevance in the context of ongoing armed aggression. Their research highlights both the achievements and the systemic gaps in the existing legal framework, offering pathways for strengthening institutional responses to displacement.

In the article “Measures to prevent theft of other people's property in a state of war,” Sobko and Puiko focus on the transformation of criminal behavior during wartime and propose targeted preventive strategies adapted to extraordinary legal regimes.

Kubrak, in “Implementation of guarantees for the protection of children's rights through the prism of the principles of enforcement proceedings,” explores the practical realization of fundamental rights, emphasizing the role of enforcement mechanisms in ensuring effective legal protection for vulnerable groups.

The economic dimension of martial law is examined by Gerasymenko in the article “the impact of martial law on economic activity in Ukraine,” which provides a comprehensive assessment of regulatory adaptations and their implications for business continuity and economic resilience.

Sydor and Perepadin, in “Current issues in legal prevention and counteraction of crime in the field of information technologies,” address the growing significance of digital security and the need for adaptive legal frameworks in response to rapidly evolving technological threats.

Gradun presents an insightful study in “Criminal analysis as a tool for increasing the efficiency of pre-trial investigation in cases of serious crimes,” demonstrating the potential of analytical methodologies to improve both effectiveness and procedural quality in criminal justice.

Finally, Ishchenko, in “Features of civil society institutions’ participation in combating corruption in ukraine during armed aggression,” highlights the importance of civic engagement and institutional cooperation in maintaining transparency and accountability under extraordinary conditions.

Collectively, the contributions in this issue illustrate the resilience and adaptability of legal scholarship in addressing contemporary challenges. They reaffirm the vital role of law as both a stabilizing force and an instrument of transformation in times of crisis. The editorial board expresses its gratitude to the authors for their valuable contributions and to the reviewers for their rigorous and thoughtful evaluations.

We hope that this issue will serve as a meaningful resource for scholars, practitioners, and policymakers, and will stimulate further research and dialogue on the critical issues shaping the future of law and society.

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