The article examines the legal status of a defense attorney in criminal proceedings, particularly their role during searches and temporary access to items. Searches and the seizure of evidence represent one of the most intrusive interferences with citizens’ rights; therefore, the participation of a defense attorney ensures compliance with the law and prevents violations of individual rights.
The article is devoted to the analysis of the constituent elements of citizens’ appeals The types of appeals and ways of their resolution by public authorities and their officials within the limits of the powers granted to them by law are investigated. The grounds and procedure for processing appeals of individuals and legal entities to law enforcement agencies of other countries on the prevention, detection and investigation of crimes are considered.
The legal nature of the right to reject the appeal in civil proceedings has been researched. Covered by the scientific literature opinions on the legal nature of this discretionary right of the appellant has been analyzed; moreover the errors related to the incorrect interpretation of the legal nature of the institution have been illustrated using the examples of legal literature.
The article is devoted to the issues of citizens’ access to public information. Considered and analyzed problems related to the application of the Law of Ukraine “On access to public information” by the administrative courts. The propositions concerning the elimination of problems in this area are grounded.