REGARDING THE LEGAL STATUS OF THE SPECIALIZED ANTI-CORRUPTION PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE: THE SEARCH FOR AN OPTIMAL MODEL

In the conditions of martial law, improving the system of state regulation and adapting domestic legislation to European standards becomes an even more important task, and therefore requires a comprehensive approach that includes scientific justification, expert consultations, public participation and the use of international experience. At the same time, the main task is to ensure compliance of domestic legislation with the highest standards of human rights and freedoms of citizens, which will contribute to the strengthening of democracy and the rule of law. Domestic prosecutor's offices play an important role in ensuring the rights and freedoms of a person and a citizen, as well as protecting the public interests of the state. The article examines the state of development of a new model of functioning of the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (hereinafter — the Prosecutor's Office) in modern conditions, which should become an important step for further strengthening the fight against corruption in Ukraine. It was emphasized that the development of a new model of the operation of the SAP takes 12 // Міжнародний науковий журнал «Інтернаука». Серія: «Юридичні науки» // № 4 (74), 2024 // Адміністративне право і процес; фінансове право; інформаційне право // into account the importance of constant adaptation of anti-corruption bodies to changes in society and emerging conditions. Taking into account the changes to the Law of Ukraine «On the Prosecutor's Office», the legal status of the Prosecutor's Office, which affects its functioning and powers, was analyzed. Attention is focused on the legislatively enshrined independence of the SAP, which is key to its effective activity in preventing corruption offenses. The main aspects of the independence of the SAP are shown, including: legislative guarantee, financial autonomy, personnel independence, independence in procedural decisions, control and supervision. Attention was drawn to the function of the SAP, which is related to the implementation of international cooperation, the content of which is cooperation with law enforcement agencies and competent structures of other countries or international organizations in the field of fighting corruption. Thus, the research shows that the analysis of the legal status (SAP) taking into account the latest changes to the legislation is key to understanding its role and importance in the fight against corruption and interaction with other government structures and the public.