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The Verkhovna Rada has approved amendments to judicial career processes, simplifying and expediting selection, although concerns exist about the qualification assessment
The Verkhovna Rada has approved amendments to judicial career processes, simplifying and expediting selection, although concerns exist about the qualification assessment

Today, on December 9, the Verkhovna Rada adopted a law amending the procedures for selection, qualification assessment and other aspects of judicial careers (draft law No. 10140-д). 

The HCJ formed a commission for the selection of disciplinary inspectors
The HCJ formed a commission for the selection of disciplinary inspectors

Today, the High Council of Justice has established a commission tasked with selecting the Head of the Service of Disciplinary Inspectors (SDI), along with their deputy and disciplinary inspectors. 

We call on the MPs to exclude the provisions that jeopardise the Public Integrity Council from draft law No. 10140-д
We call on the MPs to exclude the provisions that jeopardise the Public Integrity Council from draft law No. 10140-д

On November 21, draft law No. 10140-д passed its first reading in the Verkhovna Rada, posing a significant threat to the fundamental mechanism of public involvement in the assessment and selection of judges—the Public Integrity Council (PIC).

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

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

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
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...

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

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

Judicial reform and legal education are at the centre of demands for Eurointegration.
Judicial reform and legal education are at the centre of demands for Eurointegration.

Читати українською. A historic day. The European Commission recommends initiating negotiations for Ukraine’s accession to the European Union. Ursula von der Leyen, the EC President, highlights that Ukraine has fulfilled 90% of prior recommendations, emphasising that the durati...

Who is trying to sneak into the Constitutional Court?
Who is trying to sneak into the Constitutional Court?

The Council of Judges has published the list of candidates for the Constitutional Court under the quota of the Congress of Judges. There are many candidates on this list whose integrity or professionalism is in reasonable doubt. Here is more information about them. Oksana Blazhivska, a former HCJ me...

Two current MPs from the “Servant of the People” are candidates for the Constitutional Court. This violates the Constitution
Two current MPs from the “Servant of the People” are candidates for the Constitutional Court. This violates the Constitution

The Parliament announced candidates for the post of judge of the Constitutional Court (CCU) under its quota. It seems that the authorities are in no hurry to stop the practice of political bias of judges, which is the main source of problems in the Constitutional Court: the list includes two MPs f...

The selection commission for the Constitutional Court is almost formed. The President appointed a member under his quota
The selection commission for the Constitutional Court is almost formed. The President appointed a member under his quota

On October 16, Volodymyr Zelensky appointed Oksana Vasylchenko, the director of the Law Institute at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, to the Advisory Group of Experts (AGE). Joining her as deputy is Ihor Protsyuk from Yaroslav Mudryi National Law University. With this appointment, the...

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