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Blow to judicial reform: what problems the Venice Commission’s opinion on the vetting of judges brings
Blow to judicial reform: what problems the Venice Commission’s opinion on the vetting of judges brings

This week, the Venice Commission (VC) released its opinion on draft laws concerning disciplinary procedures and the vetting of judges – an opinion that has sparked serious concern within the expert community. Despite an overall critical assessment of the harmful provisions, some of the Commissio...

The Verkhovna Rada failed to appoint two judges to the Constitutional Court
The Verkhovna Rada failed to appoint two judges to the Constitutional Court

A step backwards has been taken in Ukraine’s European integration. Today, the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine failed to vote for the appointment of two judges to the Constitutional Court (CCU). MPs did not support any of the four candidates selected by the Advisory Group of Experts, which includes inter...

Constitutional Court Verkhovna Rada
The President appointed two members of the High Council of Justice
The President appointed two members of the High Council of Justice

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed decrees appointing two members of the High Council of Justice (HCJ) — Maksym Saviuk and Vitalii Makhinchuk. This decision had been long-awaited, as the President had delayed the appointment of candidates who had already been vetted and recommended by the Et...

HCJ
The final stage of forming the Selection Commission: The Council of Judges has nominated its candidates
The final stage of forming the Selection Commission: The Council of Judges has nominated its candidates

While Parliament continues to ignore the law on international experts, the Council of Judges of Ukraine (CoJ) has put forward questionable candidates for the selection of members of the High Qualification Commission of Judges (HQCJ). On October 3, the CoJ finally determined its quota for the Selecti...

Council of Judges HQCJ
A judge who sabotaged qualification assessment on Vovk’s orders – will the Supreme Court overturn her dismissal?
A judge who sabotaged qualification assessment on Vovk’s orders – will the Supreme Court overturn her dismissal?

On October 9, the Grand Chamber of the Supreme Court will consider a case challenging the High Council of Justice’s (HCJ) decision to hold judge Aliona Mazur of the now-liquidated District Administrative Court of Kyiv (DACK) disciplinarily liable. The hearing will take place in written proceedings...

DACK Supreme Court
Will the Supreme Court restore the judicial robe to Inna Otrosh, who blamed Ukraine for the occupation of Crimea?
Will the Supreme Court restore the judicial robe to Inna Otrosh, who blamed Ukraine for the occupation of Crimea?

On October 9 at 15:00, the Grand Chamber of the Supreme Court will consider the case of reinstating judge Inna Otrosh Jr., known for her statements blaming the Ukrainian authorities for the occupation of Crimea and for her refusal to explain the origins of her luxury real estate. We urge the public...

Supreme Court
The Supreme Court may reinstate Pavlo Vovk — come to the hearing on October 9
The Supreme Court may reinstate Pavlo Vovk — come to the hearing on October 9

– Pasha, what are we going to do, how will we seize power? – The main thing is not to lose it, Ihor. NABU tapes from Pavlo Vovk’s office, in the original language. On October 9 at 11:00, the Grand Chamber of the Supreme Court will consider a lawsuit filed by Pavlo Vovk, in which…

DACK Supreme Court
DEJURE Foundation announces a tender for brokerage services for the conclusion of a lease agreement for real estate premises for office use
DEJURE Foundation announces a tender for brokerage services for the conclusion of a lease agreement for real estate premises for office use

The Non-Governmental Organization “DEJURE Foundation” (hereinafter – DEJURE) invites you to submit a quotation for brokerage services for the conclusion of a lease agreement for real estate premises for office use. REQUEST FOR QUOTATION FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF BROKERAGE SERVICES FOR THE CONCLUS...

Walking toward censorship? What’s wrong with Draft Law No. 14057
Walking toward censorship? What’s wrong with Draft Law No. 14057

Imagine a law that, under the guise of “protecting honour,” prohibits mentioning the names of officials without a court verdict — such a document recently appeared in the Verkhovna Rada. On September 21, Draft Law No. 14057 was registered in the parliament, introducing large-scale amendments t...

Verkhovna Rada
A “promotion” instead of punishment: Ihor Dashutin joins the Grand Chamber of the Supreme Court
A “promotion” instead of punishment: Ihor Dashutin joins the Grand Chamber of the Supreme Court

The judges of the Supreme Court’s Administrative Court of Cassation (ACC SC) have elected Ihor Dashutin to the Grand Chamber of the Supreme Court. The judge has been the subject of journalistic investigations and is a consistent opponent of transparency. What is known about Ihor Dashutin? In Octob...

Supreme Court
Appointment of Yurii Barabash to the Constitutional Court: an important step, but key staffing decisions still ahead
Appointment of Yurii Barabash to the Constitutional Court: an important step, but key staffing decisions still ahead

On September 17, the President of Ukraine signed a decree appointing Yurii Barabash as a judge of the Constitutional Court. Before this, Barabash served as Vice-Rector for Academic and Strategic Development at Yaroslav Mudryi National Law University and chaired the Scientific and Advisory Council of...

Constitutional Court
“I will soon become a multi-millionaire”: how former Supreme Court Chief Justice Knyazev profited from selling court decisions
“I will soon become a multi-millionaire”: how former Supreme Court Chief Justice Knyazev profited from selling court decisions

Oleksii Honchar, known as the “cashier” of former Supreme Court Chief Justice Vsevolod Knyazev, in an interview with Bihus.info, revealed details about corruption schemes in Ukraine’s highest judicial body. According to him, Knyazev did not shy away from “side earnings” early in his career...

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