Analytical note on issues of comparative legislation regarding the legal status of formations with the functions of the National Guard in certain NATO member countries
29 January 2024, 10:25
Abstract. The analytical note examines which formations, such as the National Guard of Ukraine, function in NATO member states (the legislation of eight countries: Spain, Italy, Germany, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Turkey, France is analyzed). The legal status of such formations and their place in the state security system has been clarified; main tasks and functions; separation of military and law enforcement functions; jurisdiction; authority, etc. Identified common and distinctive features in the activities of these formations, which are called «National Guard», «gendarmerie» or other related names.
Key words: National Guard, gendarmerie, military police, jurisdiction, subordination, tasks and powers, the use of weapons, military and law enforcement functions.
12/2023