Abstract
<jats:p>It was found that information rights in the modern legal system of Ukraine should be considered not only as a set of individual rights of an individual, but as a complex legal institution closely related to the functioning of a democratic, open and legal state. Their proper implementation is a prerequisite for effective interaction between civil society and public authorities, as well as an important factor in ensuring trust in state institutions. It was noted that despite the general regulatory consolidation of information rights, a number of systemic problems persist in Ukraine. They are manifested in the fragmentation of legal regulation, insufficient certainty of procedures for the implementation of information rights and limited effectiveness of mechanisms for their protection. The practice of establishing and applying restrictions on the right to information, which does not always comply with the principles of proportionality and legal certainty, requires special attention. It is argued that information rights in Ukraine are actually implemented in conditions of increased administrative discretion, which requires a clear regulatory narrowing of the discretionary powers of subjects of power in the field of access to information. The effectiveness of the implementation of information rights directly depends on the level of administrative and legal guarantees, and not only on the formal consolidation of the relevant rights in the legislation. Further development of the institution of information rights should be considered as a component of public administration reform, focused on transparency, digital openness and accountability of government bodies. It is noted that in Ukraine the institution of information rights is developing in conditions of constant socio-political transformations, digitalization of state services and adaptation of national legislation to European standards. This creates additional challenges for law enforcement practice and requires a clear regulatory balance between freedom of information and protection of public interests. Keywords: information rights, public authorities, information needs, martial law, information capabilities, information legal relations.</jats:p>