The effect of martial law on the use of electronic tools of democracy

The article provides a comprehensive analysis of the influence martial law on use electronic tools democracy. It had noted that introduction in Ukraine due to full-scale invasion Russian Federation into creates certain restrictions for citizens, both context public participation and access general information. normative legal acts adopted during are analyzed, their assessment given from point view interaction local self-government bodies with public.The work emphasizes an important place occupied by democracy through which can interact residents. In particular, citizens’ petitions, be submitted electronically, essential tool democracy.It determined constitutional guarantee appeal is inviolable cannot limited even state war or emergency. Using example city Sumy, number requests residents subject matter analyzed.It emphasized petitions gaining popularity at levels. author notes promotes development democracy, draws attention authorities issues, means evaluating support relevant ideas representatives.It territorial communities actively submit law. was question de-Russification; patriotic direction; alcohol sales; same time, issues improvement remain traditional; transport; education, several others.The paper analyzes peculiarities consultations as tool. form consultations, includes, publication draft need have resolved receive suggestions comments.It one promising budget, allows each resident initiate projects.