19. Learn more facts about the eu. Did you know that…

• The EU has banned animal testing for making cosmetics and laid down rules for labelling all consumer goods so you always know exactly what you are buying.

• The EU has helped more than 2 million young people to study in another country.

• The EU has made Europe the world leader in using and making mobile phones, thanks to its common technical standards.

• The EU is the biggest donor of aid for development around the world.

• The EU has ensured that there has been no war between its members for last 60 years.

• EU regional aid has raised living standards in the poor regions in Europe.

• The EU allows you to travel, live and work in any EU-country, in most cases without border controls or paperwork.

• The EU is leading the “Kyoto” drive to reduce the air pollution that causes global warming.

• The EU has implemented a clear-cut rule that men and women must have equal pay for equal work.

• The EU has slashed the price of telephone calls and air tickets, because the single market and a common currency reduce prices and increase choice.

21. Use the Internet to find out more about

• Policies and activities of the European Union

• EU Languages and Language policy

• History of the EU

Try http://europa.eu

Contents

1. LEGAL SYSTEMS OF THE WORLD 4

2. LEGAL PROFESSION IN UKRAINE 13

3. JUDICIARY IN UKRAINE 22

4. INVESTIGATOR 28

5. PROSECUTOR 36

6. A LAWYER 45

7. NOTARY IN UKRAINE 53

8. THE EUROPEAN UNION 61