Guarantees and legal responsibilities as the main structural elements of jury status in Ukraine

Abstract

The main conditon for ensuring the rule of law is the independence of the judiciary, which is not a prerogatve or privilege and is not provided to protect the interests of its own judges but to protect the rule of law and all those who seek and expect justce. Judicial independence is a mean to ensure the impartality of judges; therefore it is a prerequisite for the guarantee that all citzens will be equal before the court. Independence is a fundamental requirement that allows the judiciary to protect democracy and human rights.