Міжнародні стандарти щодо захисту ключових прав та свобод людини в діяльності правоохоронних органів України

The article describes the main international standards of human rights. The main historical moments of formation of the system of human and civil rights are determined. This article presents possible options for improving and modernizing legislation on the example of international experience. The mechanism of formation and maintenance of international legal standards is determined. The key human rights are outlined, the issues related to the observance of international legal standards of human rights in the activity of law enforcement bodies are covered. General recommendations for modernization of the law enforcement system of Ukraine and improvement of the legal framework in this area have been formed. This paper highlights the main international agreements governing the activities of the National Police: the main provisions of the memorandum of cooperation, which in practice should ensure respect for human rights in relation to citizens detained by law enforcement agencies, guarantees the right to protection. This document identifies areas of activity that should prevent violations in accordance with the terms of notification of detention, as well as informing detainees about their rights and responsibilities, their procedural status. The document is aimed at balancing the forces of the preventive and power bloc, which currently requires immediate intervention by the legislature and the executive. Such rule-making activity will become a catalyst in the modernization of the strategy of protection of human rights and freedoms, honor and dignity, protection of the interests of society and the state. The obligation to ensure the implementation of the above principles of a democratic state governed by the rule of law is partly imposed on the law enforcement system, the central body of which is the National Police of Ukraine. This paper analyzes the significant place of international standards in the modernization of law enforcement systems, the main function of which is to ensure the protection of fundamental human and civil rights and freedoms. Such an international partnership will increase the level of readiness of a police officer to perform his/her professional tasks and responsibilities or to acquire new skills necessary for their work.