The Supreme Court (SC), the country’s highest judicial body, has become a systemic threat to judicial reform and European integration. The 2023 corruption scandal involving then-Chief Justice Vsevolod Kniaziev, accused of accepting a $2.7 million bribe, exposed the systemic problems of the SC. The majority of sitting judges on the Court were appointed in 2016-2017… Continue reading Crisis in the Supreme Court: from corruption to institutional sabotage
As part of the “Fair Courts: Are We Doing Enough?” conference, DEJURE Foundation brought together leading experts in the field of justice, civil society activists, government officials, representatives of the judiciary, international partners, and journalists on February 12 to discuss the progress of judicial reform in Ukraine. The focus was placed on current and future… Continue reading Are We Doing Enough for an Efficient Judiciary in Ukraine? — Observations from International Partners
In this material, we are going to look at the statistics of the HCJ’s activity overall and its individual members between November 1, 2023, and October 31, 2024, and point out the most significant cases that were reviewed, or not, in the second six months after the disciplinary function of the HCJ was restored. This… Continue reading A year of consideration of disciplinary cases: how HCJ members work
On November 8, 2023, the EU Commission presented its first Ukraine report as a candidate country and recommended opening the negotiations. The report included a list of suggestions for further reforms and improvements. Our Shadow Report aims to provide an independent civil society assessment of Ukraine’s continued progress in the judiciary and fight against corruption,… Continue reading Rule of law, justice, and fundamental rights in Ukraine: Shadow Report
The reform of the Bar is urgent, the Ukrainian National Bar Association (UNBA) is not trusted, a unified Bar exam should be introduced, the professional development of attorneys should be de-monopolised, and disciplinary proceedings are not transparent and effective – this is the opinion of the majority of experts who have been surveyed by the… Continue reading 94% of respondents believe that the Bar reform is necessary and urgent – RPR survey
Almost eleven months have passed since the start of the qualification assessment. During this period, the High Qualification Commission of Judges (HQCJ) has finalised the assessment of 152 judges. 110 judges (72.4%) have passed the evaluation and will retain their positions, while 30 judges (19.7%) were recommended for dismissal by the High Council of Justice… Continue reading Eleven months of the qualification assessment: 46 judges of low integrity retained their positions, and 30 were recommended for dismissal
This is an executive summary of the study, written in Ukrainian. By joining the Bologna Convention, Ukraine committed to implementing the common requirements, criteria, and standards of higher education for European countries and integrating into a unified European Education Area. Subsequently, the principle of international integration and the integration of Ukraine’s higher education system into the… Continue reading STUDY OF EUROPEAN UNION LAW
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After almost four months, the results of the qualification assessment of judges are as follows: In 23 cases, the High Qualification Commission of Judges (HQCJ) has overturned the negative opinions of the Public Integrity Council (PIC), allowing these judges to retain their positions. In 21 cases, the Commission has recommended the judges for dismissal. Thus,… Continue reading 23 against 21. Does the High Qualification Commission of Judges agree with the negative opinions of the Public Integrity Council?
A 133-square-meter apartment in Pechersk for one thousand hryvnias per month – does it sound plausible? The Pechersk District Court of Kyiv decided that it appears unlikely, and if that was the case, then it would constitute a gift that Vsevolod Knyazev, as a judge, was not entitled to accept. However, Knyazev contested this decision,… Continue reading The apartment of Knyazev in Pechersk for a thousand hryvnias: what will the appeal decide?
Pavlo Vovk did not appear for his qualification assessment for the second time, and the HQCJ decided that he was unfit for the position of judge of the Administrative Court of Cassation within the Supreme Court due to his non-appearance. Previously, Pavlo Vovk wanted to become a judge of the Supreme Court, so this qualification… Continue reading Pavlo Vovk will NOT become a judge of the Supreme Court. The High Qualification Commission of Judges (HQCJ) recognised him as unsuitable for the position
