THE PRINCIPLE OF RECIPROCITY IN THE PROVISION OF LEGAL ASSISTANCE IN CRIMINAL MATTERS BETWEEN COUNTRIES

The article is devoted to such a topical issue as the principle of reciprocity in providing legal assistance in criminal matters between countries. The article aims to generalize the theoretical and practical aspects of the interpretation of such a principle of reciprocity considered in scientific research to establish its main features. The current legislation on this issue is analyzed. It was found that this principle of reciprocity between states is expressed directly through international cooperation, which means the activities of certain authorized bodies, which is to use the necessary measures aimed at assisting in the international sphere through certain procedural actions, including service of documents, extradition who committed a criminal offence. The Criminal Procedure Code of Ukraine establishes this interpretation. It should be understood that in the future, this issue should be considered in terms of improving the mechanism of interaction between government agencies, effective use of international cooperation and clear legal regulation, and finding new areas of cooperation, which should be the effective and successful solutions of many problems fight against crime. It is concluded that the principle of reciprocity is expressed in the activities of certain authorized bodies, which is to use the necessary measures aimed at providing assistance in the international sphere through certain procedural actions, including service of documents, extradition of persons who have committed a criminal offence. Signs of such a principle are considered to be the coordination of legislation, policy, as well as information, research and organizational and managerial activities of government agencies. And the ultimate goal should be to improve international law and achieve a certain result aimed at combating crime