Journal of Legal, Ethical and Regulatory Issues (Print ISSN: 1544-0036; Online ISSN: 1544-0044)

Abstract

The Peculiarities of Compensation for Non-Pecuniary Damage in Ukraine and Some European Countries: International Experience

Author(s): Sobakar Andrii, Melnyk Serhii, Perlin Stanislav, Hryshchenko Roman, Karakasidi Olena

Description: The article is devoted to the study of peculiarities of compensation for non-pecuniary damage in some European countries. Methodology: During the research general scientific and special methods were used. Thus, the analysis and synthesis method as well as the logical method were used to formulate a holistic view on non-pecuniary damage in Ukraine and some other European countries in general, as well as the features of its compensation. The logical-semantic method was used to establish the meaning of the term “non-pecuniary damage”. The comparative method was used when analyzing international and national legislation of Ukraine and some other European countries, as well as scientific categories, definitions and approaches. The system-structural method was applied to determine the elements of non-pecuniary damage. The studied materials are the legislation of Ukraine and some other European countries, as well as the scientific works of Ukrainian and foreign scientists on this issue. The results of the study made it possible to study the peculiarities of non-pecuniary damage in Ukraine and some other European countries, as well as to examine the legislation of the countries under study, which regulates this issue. Practical implications: According to the results of the research, proposals were made to amend and to adjust the relevant legislation of Ukraine. Value/originality: The features of non-pecuniary damage and the specificity of its compensation in Ukraine and some other European countries were studied in order to study the positive foreign experience and to introduce it in the legislation of Ukraine.

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