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17 against 15. Does the High Qualification Commission of Judges agree with the negative opinions of the Public Integrity Council?

After nearly three months of qualification assessment, here are the outcomes: The High Qualification Commission of Judges (HQCJ) has completed its assessment of 36 judges who received negative opinion from the Public Integrity Council (PIC). Of these, the HQCJ has overturned the negative opinions in 17 instances, allowing these judges to maintain their positions. However,… Continue reading 17 against 15. Does the High Qualification Commission of Judges agree with the negative opinions of the Public Integrity Council?

Annual Report 2023

Ukrainian Justice with Russian Passport: the Process of (Non-)Verification of Citizenship in Regard to Representatives of the Judiciary

In Ukraine, anyone with citizenship of another state cannot be a judge or hold a position in the civil service. Recent investigations by journalists into the links between judges and the Russian Federation have shocked society. It turns out that the citizens of the aggressor country have been adopting decisions “in the name of Ukraine”… Continue reading Ukrainian Justice with Russian Passport: the Process of (Non-)Verification of Citizenship in Regard to Representatives of the Judiciary

The HQCJ recommends to dismiss the “Maidan judge” Izovitova-Vakim

Today, January 18, the High Qualification Commission of Judges in plenary recognised the “Maidan judge” Izovitova-Vakim as not suitable for her position. During the Euromaidan, the judge adopted two decisions banning peaceful assemblies in Kharkiv. Firstly, she prohibited peaceful rallies from November 26 to 29, 2013. Subsequently, she extended this ban indefinitely the following day,… Continue reading The HQCJ recommends to dismiss the “Maidan judge” Izovitova-Vakim

Tomorrow, Pavlo Vovk will undergo the assessment at the HQJC, with a record-breaking negative opinion of 180 pages

Despite the fact that the law on the liquidation of the DACK was adopted more than a year ago, Pavlo Vovk and other judges of this court still “have not left the game” and have retained their positions. And therefore, they continue to “emerge” on the agendas. Back in 2017, Pavlo Vovk applied for a… Continue reading Tomorrow, Pavlo Vovk will undergo the assessment at the HQJC, with a record-breaking negative opinion of 180 pages

The High Council of Justice has granted a “Maidan judge,” Cherednichenko, an honourable retirement

Today, the High Council of Justice has granted a “Maidan judge,” Cherednichenko, an honourable retirement. She is set to receive substantial annual payments for the following accomplishments: During the Revolution of Dignity, judge Cherednichenko sentenced the activist Dmytro Poltavets to house arrest. Dmytro was previously brutally beaten by police officers (Case No. 752/2379/14-K). As doctors… Continue reading The High Council of Justice has granted a “Maidan judge,” Cherednichenko, an honourable retirement

Bohdan Lvov is reinstated as a judge of the Supreme Court

Today, the Kyiv District Administrative Court (KDAC) judge Alyona Kushnova has ordered the reinstatement of the scandalous Bohdan Lvov as a judge of the Supreme Court. Despite confirmation from journalists and the SBU regarding Lvov’s possession of Russian citizenship, this did not impede the decision. Lvov is poised to return to the Supreme Court unless… Continue reading Bohdan Lvov is reinstated as a judge of the Supreme Court

The Parliament adopted the draft law that destroys the Public Integrity Council. Amendments are needed before the second reading

Читати українською. Today, the MPs adopted the draft law in the first reading. In its current form, it effectively dismantles public oversight over the selection and evaluation of judges. DEJURE Foundation issued a warning yesterday regarding the threats associated with draft law No. 10140-д. “If this version of the draft law is further adopted, fulfilling… Continue reading The Parliament adopted the draft law that destroys the Public Integrity Council. Amendments are needed before the second reading

Judges are becoming “sick” and sabotage qualification assessment. The High Qualifications Commission for Judges should proceed with the assessment excluding their involvement

Читати українською. Is there an epidemic among judges? The second week of qualification assessment has commenced, and some judges have skipped their interviews with the HQCJ. For instance, Maidan-judges Cherednichenko and Prytula were absent today, citing illness as the reason for their absence. Cherednichenko and Prytula are not the only judges who have conveniently fallen… Continue reading Judges are becoming “sick” and sabotage qualification assessment. The High Qualifications Commission for Judges should proceed with the assessment excluding their involvement

Analysis of the draft law on amendments to the Law of Ukraine “On the Judiciary and the Status of Judges” and some legislative acts of Ukraine on the improvement of judicial careers No. 10140-д

The draft law on amendments to the Law of Ukraine “On the Judiciary and the Status of Judges” and some legislative acts of Ukraine on the improvement of judicial career procedures No. 10140-д of 17.11.2023 (hereinafter referred to as the draft law) simplifies and speeds up the procedure for selecting judges and conducting competitions for… Continue reading Analysis of the draft law on amendments to the Law of Ukraine “On the Judiciary and the Status of Judges” and some legislative acts of Ukraine on the improvement of judicial careers No. 10140-д

On the anniversary of the Maidan, the MPs want to destroy the Public Integrity Council and renewal of the courts

Tomorrow, on November 21st, on the anniversary of the Maidan, when Ukrainians talk about Dignity and Freedom, the Verkhovna Rada will consider the draft law that destroys the tool for public participation in the selection and assessment of judges. What is the Public Integrity Council (PIC)? The PIC is an independent public body that, since 2016,… Continue reading On the anniversary of the Maidan, the MPs want to destroy the Public Integrity Council and renewal of the courts

The HQCJ and the PIC agreed on joint indicators of low integrity of judges

Читати українською. The qualification assessment process is set to recommence on Monday, with the High Qualification Commission of Judges and Public Integrity Council aligning on a unified stance. Today, they finalized a comprehensive list comprising 18 indicators signalling a lack of integrity in a judge or a candidate for a judicial role. This list may… Continue reading The HQCJ and the PIC agreed on joint indicators of low integrity of judges