Research on Legal Aspects of Combating Organised Crime in a Transnational Context

Abstract

Transnational organised crime poses one of the greatest threats to the modern international community, which requires effective coordination between States to combat its manifestations. The analysis of legal approaches to international cooperation in this context deserves special attention.

The article's purpose is to analyse the legal aspects of combating organised crime in the transnational context. In particular, the study uses a comparative legal approach to assess the effectiveness of international cooperation in the investigation and prevention of such crimes.

The research methods include a comparative analysis of legislative acts, international treaties, and case law and an empirical examination of the specifics of pre-trial investigation. The paper analyses the legal framework of Ukraine and international partners, particularly Israel, taking into account the impact of globalisation on the criminal process in the context of transnational crime.

The research results show that legal differences between countries and shortcomings of international legal cooperation significantly complicate the fight against transnational criminal groups. Problems with the execution of court orders and the insufficient use of specialised knowledge during pre-trial investigations are becoming significant barriers. In addition, the harmonisation of national and international legal norms is insufficient, negatively affecting judicial procedures' efficiency and effectiveness.

The study's conclusions emphasise the need to improve the international legal framework for combating transnational organised crime. Strategies to strengthen cooperation between law enforcement agencies of different countries, improve information exchange mechanisms, and harmonise national legislation are recommended. Particular attention should be paid to expanding the use of specialised knowledge in criminal proceedings for the effective investigation of complex crimes, such as smuggling and other economic offences.