Problems and prospects of Ukrainian language in jurisprudence

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Dnipropetrovsk State University of Internal Affairs

Department of Ukrainian Studies and Foreign Languages

Problems and prospects of Ukrainian language in jurisprudence

K. Honchar, student,

Supervisor: G. Decusar,

Senior Lecturer

Дніпропетровський державний університет внутрішніх справ:

Кафедра українознавства та іноземних мов

Проблеми та перспективи української мови в юриспруденції

К. Гончар, студентка

Науковий керівник:

Г. Декусар, ст. викладач

The Ukrainian language is the main means of communication, one of the most important factors of national self-affirmation, a tool for shaping the personality, spirit of the nation and ethnic identity. Therefore, it is a topical issue in jurisprudence that requires discussion and consideration.

At present, the development of jurisprudence continues, and it affects various aspects of the legal system and society as a whole, so it would be difficult to imagine legal concepts and norms without the use of certain language forms, since language in legal sources is the source material that is the basis for reflecting legal thought, a way of conveying legal provisions to law enforcement entities. The accuracy and clarity of legal formulations, the clarity of their linguistic embodiment, the correct use and unambiguity of legal terminology contribute to the proper interpretation of legal acts [1, p. 10].

It should be noted that legal speech is a key means of lawmaking and law enforcement, legal communication, cognition and transmission of legal information in society. Mastery of it implies knowledge of all its literary norms, functional styles, peculiarities of word formation, adherence to clarity, accuracy, consistency, and comprehensibility of the presentation of ideas in written and oral formats.

Jurisprudence, as a science and practice, has always been one of the most important components of social life. It determines the legal order and ensures justice in society. An important aspect of jurisprudence in Ukraine is the use of language, namely Ukrainian, which is the official state language. Its status in jurisprudence is a reflection not only of linguistic aspects but also of sociocultural and political realities.

Ukraine's legal system has roots in many historical layers, including continuity from the Soviet era, when Russian was also widely used in legal matters. As a result, modern law in Ukraine has some bilingualism, which can lead to misunderstandings and confusion in legal documents and procedures.

However, recent years have been marked by active efforts to strengthen the Ukrainian language in legal texts. Higher legal education institutions provide education almost exclusively in Ukrainian, which helps to train future lawyers in accordance with language requirements. In addition, specialized dictionaries and terminology are being developed to ensure the unity of language in the legal environment [1]. ukrainian language law enforcement legal communication

However, it is worth identifying and considering the problems faced by the Ukrainian language in jurisprudence and possible ways to solve these problems.

1. Bilingualism and confusion: One of the main problems is bilingualism in documents and procedures. Ukrainian and Russian are used side by side, which can lead to misunderstandings and confusion. This is especially true in the context of translation of legal documents, as the specifics of legal terminology may vary between languages.

2. Lack of specialized terminology: A language in the legal field can sometimes be less developed in terms of specialized terminology compared to other languages such as English or German. This can complicate translation processes and the understanding of legal acts.

3. Lack of language resources: The Ukrainian language in the legal profession also faces a lack of language resources, such as dictionaries and reference books for lawyers and translators. It is important to develop and maintain such resources to improve the quality of language work in the legal profession.

4. Preservation of national identity: One important perspective is the preservation of national identity through language. The use of the Ukrainian language in the legal profession contributes to the strengthening of cultural heritage and national identity.

5. Strengthening the language policy: an important aspect of solving the problems is to strengthen the language policy in the legal profession. This includes the creation and implementation of standards and regulations that would support the use of Ukrainian as the main language in the legal profession.

Solving the above problems requires systematic efforts by the state, educational institutions, and legal professionals.

Despite some problems, there are numerous prospects for strengthening and developing the Ukrainian language in the legal sphere:

Language education and training: One of the key prospects is the development of programs and training courses to teach lawyers and other legal professionals the Ukrainian language. This will help to improve the level of language proficiency in this area.

Creation of specialized resources: Developing and maintaining specialized dictionaries, terminology databases, and resources for legal terminology will help avoid misunderstandings and shortcomings in the translation of legal documents.

Strengthening language policy: An important aspect is an active language policy in the legal profession, including the creation of standards and regulations that support the use of Ukrainian as the main language in the legal profession.

International language cooperation: Ukraine can cooperate with international organizations and other countries to exchange experience in the field of language in law and translation of international documents.

Popularization of the language: Encouraging professionals and institutions to actively use the Ukrainian language in the legal profession and promoting the language among the legal community is important to support and strengthen the language in this area.

Language legislation: Further development of language legislation and enforcement mechanisms will help ensure the use of Ukrainian in the legal profession.

To sum it up, the prospects for the development of the Ukrainian language in the legal profession are promising. This requires systematic efforts and support from the state, educational institutions, and public organizations. Strengthening the Ukrainian language in jurisprudence will help improve the legal system and ensure the rights and interests of citizens in the country, as well as support national identity.

References

1. Chernei V.V. Ukrainian language in jurisprudence: state, problems, prospects: materials of the XV All-Ukrainian Scientific and Practical Kyiv: National Academy of Internal Affairs. Internal Affairs, 2019. Ч. 1. P. 10-11p.

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