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The article aims to clarify the definition of the concept of "social protection of judges in Ukraine." It identifies the main approaches to interpreting the concept of "social protection," including the economic approach and the socio-legal (complex) approach. The article establishes that social protection for judges in Ukraine serves as a special guarantee of their independence. This is manifested through comprehensive activities undertaken by entities mandated by law to ensure judges' social security and their families' social security. These activities are aimed at creating and maintaining dignified and socially safe conditions that guarantee judges' existence, including retired judges. It is crucial that such socially safe conditions enable judges to exercise their rights and legitimate interests. They also meet their material and moral needs and mitigate the negative impact of social and other risks associated with their judicial role. The article further outlines the main features of social protection, which encompass the special labor law status of judges and the indirect inclusion of the judge's family, a specific legal basis, a complex of additional social guarantees compensating for the restrictions and risks inherent in the work of judges, and the existence of normative, factual, and procedural grounds. The extraordinary socio-legal significance of social protection for individuals, society, and the state is underscored, highlighting the obligation of the state to fulfill its social function through the actions of relevant power entities. Moreover, the article emphasizes the importance of implementing a modern legal mechanism for judges' social protection. The article summarizes the research findings, highlighting the role of social protection in ensuring the independence and autonomy of the court and judges and emphasizing its significance as a distinct socio-legal phenomenon. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
