Issue: № 4/3, 2021
Doi: https://doi.org/10.37634/efp.2021.4(3).5
Introduction. The authors note that despite significant changes in the institution of representation, there are many problems in practice, so its research and modernization are relevant now. The right to protection is one of the constitutional human rights. The purpose of the paper is to study the institution of representation by a lawyer in civil proceedings and to clarify the problems that may arise in practice. Results. This paper is devoted to the study of the form of legal assistance by a lawyer through representation. The paper considers the legal aspects of the concept of legal assistance, representation, as well as types of legal services. It should be noted that the paper pays considerable attention to the representation in court in civil cases by a lawyer as a representative. The authors have determined that at present only a lawyer can be a representative who provides legal assistance. Analyzing the information, it has been found out that this is related to the amendments made to the legislation, which aimed at modernization and improvement of the institute of representation in Ukraine. The paper considers different opinions on the concentration of the exercise of the functions of legal assistance by lawyers. It is concluded, that the professional representation is necessary for implementation of the human right to adequate legal assistance. It should be noted that the possibilities of further improvement of the institute of representation through legislative proposals were considered. Conclusion. The authors concluded that the institution of representation has undergone positive changes. In practice, there are some contradictions, so this issue needs further improvement.
Keywords : representation, legal assistance, lawyer, representative, civil proceedings
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