The dissertation contains substantiation of theoretical bases of formation and realization of state policy in the area of justice of Ukraine in the context of European integration. Also it contains clarification of the conceptual and categorical apparatus of research. In particular the concepts of justice, executive bodies and bodies of justice are defined.
Justice is examined as a sphere of state activity, which is designed to identify, prevent and eliminate offenses in the direction of establishing law, order and justice in society and ensuring the proper implementation of the rights and freedoms of citizens.
It is indicated that this term combine the most harmoniously with the judiciary and justice in general. It is noted that the sphere of justice extends to bodies that are not directly related to the judiciary (notary, prosecutor's office, etc.).
It is emphasized that justice does not reduce only to justice and the judiciary, but expands the limits of its influence both on the legislative branch and on the activities of the relevant public authorities that perform functions related to the judiciary, other than this area.
The author's understanding of executive bodies is given, which should be understood as state authorities, which are endowed with administrative powers in relation to the implementation of their executive and administrative functions in the political, administrative, economic, social and cultural spheres.
It is noted that these bodies have such features as: the creation of executive bodies in the way prescribed by law; functioning of these bodies on behalf of the state and their belonging to the state apparatus; activity of executive bodies on the territorial principle and their interaction between themselves and between other state authorities; competency approach to the organization of executive bodies on the basis of certain powers, methods, approaches and structure of their work; material and financial support for the activities of executive bodies by the state.
It is proposed to define the bodies of justice, which should be understood as executive bodies, which have administrative powers in the sphere of justice and related spheres in accordance with current legislation. Also have the necessary material, organizational, financial and labor resources, carry out systematic activities, social orientation, and management of political, economic, administrative and social processes in the state.
It is substantiated that the activity of justice bodies has an executive-administrative character, and mainly regulates by norms of administrative law, although it is not deprived of elements of constitutional, criminal and disciplinary jurisdiction, which is reflected in real activity and organization of powers of these bodies.
