THE PRINCIPLE OF ABSENCE OF PROPERTY INTERESTS OF MEMBERS (PARTICIPANTS) OF NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANISATIONS: EUROPEAN STANDARDS AND NATIONAL PRACTICE

Abstract

Introduction. The article is devoted to the study of regulatory and legal regulation of the principle of absence of property interest of members (participants) of non-governmental organizations. Attention is focused on the relevance of this issue in Ukraine in terms of European integration. The aim of the study is to reveal the peculiarities and identify the problematic issues of legislative regulation of the above-mentioned principle. To achieve the set goals and objectives, the following scientific research methods were used: logical-semantic, formal-legal, systemic-structural, comparative-legal, etc.

Summary of the main research results. European standards regarding the principle of absence of property interests of members of non-governmental organizations are considered. Some international acts that reveal the content of the above-mentioned principle are analysed. Attention is focused on Ukrainian legislation that enshrines the principle of absence of property interests of members (participants) of non-governmental organizations and its content.

Conclusions. It was emphasised that there are certain problems regarding the regulatory and legal regulation of the principle of absence of property interests of members (participants) of non-governmental organizations, which must be resolved by amending Ukrainian legislation.