On June 1, 2025, the tenure of international experts in the Selection Commission for the High Qualification Commission of Judges (HQCJ) expired. Their seats are to be filled by representatives of the unreformed Council of Judges and the Ukrainian Bar Association. In November, the tenure of international experts in the Public Council of International Experts… Continue reading NGOs call for the retention and continuation of international experts’ involvement in selection commissions
As of 2025, over 51% of the current judges of the Supreme Court may be of low integrity, according to negative opinions and information from the Public Integrity Council (PIC). Experts from DEJURE Foundation analysed available data on 153 sitting Supreme Court judges. Among them, 34 have received negative opinions of the PIC, while concerning… Continue reading More than 51% of Supreme Court judges raise integrity concerns
The level of distrust among Ukrainians toward the Supreme Court has reached 68.6%. The main reasons cited for the negative perception of the judiciary include corruption, judges’ dependence on politicians and oligarchs, and insufficient integrity. These findings are based on a nationwide survey conducted by DEJURE Foundation in February 2025. According to the survey results,… Continue reading Nearly 69% of Ukrainians do not trust the Supreme Court
More than half of Ukrainians believe that nternational experts delegated by partner states should have a casting vote in the selection of judges and judicial bodies. These findings are based on a nationwide survey conducted from February 4 to 9, 2025, by the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology in collaboration with the Ilko Kucheriv “Democratic… Continue reading More than 56% of Ukrainians believe that international experts should have a casting vote in the selection of judges and judicial bodies
7 Misconceptions about Judicial Reform in Ukraine
