We are pleased to present you Issue No. 2-2023 of the professional publication “LEGAL HORIZONS”.
This issue opens with an article by Anatolii Shevchenko and Valeriia Antoshkina titled “Modern Legal Education in Ukraine as the Basis of Professional Activity: Problems and Prospects.” The article thoroughly examines the significance of legal education, taking into consideration the imperative to reform the judicial system, align national legislation with European Union standards, and safeguard national interests amidst the backdrop of armed aggression.

Equally pertinent is the article by Tamara Kortukova and Liliia Nevara, titled “Features of the Principle of Non-Discrimination in International Trade and Economic Law”. This article delves into the research of the non-discrimination principle’s characteristics within international trade and economic law, fostering international cooperation despite disparities in political, economic, and social systems.

In her article, Olena Sokalska addresses “Controversial Questions About the Ideological Origins of the Pennsylvania System of Prison Discipline”. This piece explores the historical origins and theoretical foundations of the corrective punishment model implemented at Walnut Street Prison and the system of solitary confinement at Eastern State Penitentiary.

Yevgen Popko’s study, “Development of the State Jurisdictional Immunity Institution in Private International Law”, delves into the pivotal trends shaping the evolution of this institutional framework, provides insight into the concept of immunity, and scrutinizes its implications within the domain of legal norms.

Continuing the discourse, Shrastan Yusubov’s article, “Legal Regulation of Other Forms of Direct Democracy in the Republic of Azerbaijan: Current Situation, Problems, and Solutions”, investigates the existing state of affairs and challenges in regulating alternative forms of direct democracy in the Republic of Azerbaijan.

Zarifa Mammadova’s article, «Administrative Proceedings and Its Nature», seeks to address the complexities that emerge in the regulation of relations between citizens and state administrative bodies.

On behalf of the editorial team, we extend our sincere gratitude to the authors and readers of “LEGAL HORIZONS.”