Ensuring the independence of the judiciary through the prism of a balanced and consistent reform of the judiciary.

The article is devoted to the state of judicial reform in Ukraine. Some regularities of the judicial system development, problematic issues of its reforming are analyzed. The directions of further transformation of the judiciary on the basis of financial independence, professional staffing and trust are outlined. The results of sociological research, which form the basis of further judicial reforms, are presented. The importance of building trust in the court as a basis for independence is identified. It is concluded that further implementation of judicial reform should take place with the maximum participation of the judiciary in this process. Particular attention is paid to the origins and need for restorative justice as an alternative to juvenile justice. The study found that restorative justice is an effective and socially acceptable form of preventive action against juvenile delinquency. Judicial reform needs to be carried out on the basis of preserving what works effectively: preserving national traditions; introduction of innovative experience of the leading countries of the world with a high level of realization of the right to a fair and professional court. And most importantly, do not turn the justice system into a testing ground for risky, politically engaged judicial experiments. Overcoming the negative processes taking place in various spheres of state power, stabilizing economic and political relations, building respect and trust in all branches of government will contribute to the gradual realization of the independence of the judiciary.