Undoubtedly, the principles are the basis and firm foundation for the proper functioning of a strong and independent judiciary in any state governed by the rule of law. Often, foreign experience can help to strengthen and improve such principles. The article examines the experience of the Republic of Poland in implementing the constitutional principles of the judiciary. A scientific exploration of the works of scholars as well as the provisions of the current legislation of Ukraine and the Republic of Poland regarding the consolidation of constitutional principles of the judiciary is carried out. The provisions of the Constitution of the Republic of Poland regulating the basic principles of the organization of judicial proceedings have been established. Similarities with domestic legislation have been revealed regarding the form and content of the consolidation of constitutional requirements for the adoption of judicial decisions and the powers of officials participating in the process of administering justice. Some differences in the scientific approaches of Polish legal theorists in terms of the effectiveness of the influence of the constitutional norm on state authorities have been emphasized. Accompanying legislative acts of the Polish legal system that also contain provisions on the principles of the judiciary have been indicated. The compliance of the provisions of the Constitution of Ukraine, as part of the judiciary, with international standards has been substantiated. Undoubtedly, the principles are the basis and firm foundation for the proper functioning of a strong and independent judiciary in any state governed by the rule of law. Often, foreign experience can help to strengthen and improve such principles. The article examines the experience of the Republic of Poland in implementing the constitutional principles of the judiciary.
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