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Four years of the full-scale war and a failed attempt at revenge: how the “Vovk” court prepared Yanukovych’s return

Four years ago, Russia believed it would be able to seize Kyiv in three days. While the occupiers were preparing to terrorise Ukraine’s civilian population with weapons, the District Administrative Court of Kyiv (DACK) was preparing legal cover for such actions. Pro-Russian political forces in Ukraine intensified attempts to rehabilitate Viktor Yanukovych and worked on… Continue reading Four years of the full-scale war and a failed attempt at revenge: how the “Vovk” court prepared Yanukovych’s return

Threatened a judge with criminal prosecution to get a job at the SBI — another Ablov case in the High Council of Justice

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Judge Yevhenii Ablov is doing everything possible to prevent the disciplinary case in the High Council of Justice (HCJ) from reaching a decision, and every month of this delay is paid for from the state budget. Yevhenii Ablov is an associate of Pavlo Vovk, the former head of the now-liquidated District Administrative Court of Kyiv… Continue reading Threatened a judge with criminal prosecution to get a job at the SBI — another Ablov case in the High Council of Justice

Uproar at the Supreme Court over a father: who is Diana Vovk and what links her to Russian agents?

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Provocations by Diana Vovk toward journalists and activists at the Supreme Court prompted renewed attention to a criminal investigation in which Pavlo Vovk’s daughter is implicated. Ahead of a Supreme Court hearing considering the reinstatement of Pavlo Vovk, the former head of the District Administrative Court of Kyiv (DACK), his daughter reacted emotionally to the… Continue reading Uproar at the Supreme Court over a father: who is Diana Vovk and what links her to Russian agents?

Pre-emptive move: why Pavlo Vovk turned to the Constitutional Court ahead of the Supreme Court’s ruling

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The Constitutional Court of Ukraine has begun considering a complaint filed by Pavlo Vovk, the former head of the liquidated District Administrative Court of Kyiv (DACK). The complaint challenges a legal provision that prohibits the transfer of judges from courts that have been liquidated or reorganised to other courts without competitive selection and without undergoing… Continue reading Pre-emptive move: why Pavlo Vovk turned to the Constitutional Court ahead of the Supreme Court’s ruling

The High Council of Justice publicly justified the use of criminal case materials in judges’ disciplinary proceedings

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Judges may be held disciplinarily liable on the basis of materials from criminal proceedings, including covert investigative actions (CIAs). Eleven members of the High Council of Justice (HCJ) have issued a joint position to this effect. They emphasised that this practice is well established, lawful, and confirmed by decisions of both the HCJ and the… Continue reading The High Council of Justice publicly justified the use of criminal case materials in judges’ disciplinary proceedings

The disappearance of judge Kyrylo Harnyk’s case: the High Council of Justice avoids referring the matter to the Prosecutor General

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The High Council of Justice (HCJ) has effectively confirmed the special status of two of the country’s most scandal-ridden courts — the liquidated District Administrative Court of Kyiv (DACK) and the Pechersk District Court of Kyiv. Although the versions explaining the disappearance of the case materials concerning judge Kyrylo Harnyk contradict one another and undermine… Continue reading The disappearance of judge Kyrylo Harnyk’s case: the High Council of Justice avoids referring the matter to the Prosecutor General

157 million for inaction. How judges of the liquidated District Administrative Court of Kyiv are still receiving payments from the state budget

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Yaroslav Kuzyshyn, Anton Zelinskyi, and Karyna Hasymova for Ukrainska Pravda. UAH 157 million — that is how much has been spent from Ukraine’s state budget over the past three years on judges of the District Administrative Court of Kyiv (DACK), which was liquidated three years ago. At one time, this court was a symbol of… Continue reading 157 million for inaction. How judges of the liquidated District Administrative Court of Kyiv are still receiving payments from the state budget

Revenge or the rule of law: the Supreme Court is considering Pavlo Vovk’s appeal against his own dismissal

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Another hearing took place in the Supreme Court in the case of Pavlo Vovk, the judge who was dismissed by the High Council of Justice for interfering with the work of the HQCJ and for other serious violations of judicial ethics. Now, Vovk is trying to argue that the investigative materials in his case supposedly… Continue reading Revenge or the rule of law: the Supreme Court is considering Pavlo Vovk’s appeal against his own dismissal

The Supreme Court may open the way for Pavlo Vovk’s reinstatement

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The return of Pavlo Vovk to the judicial system is a scenario that once seemed impossible, but already this Thursday, the Supreme Court may turn it into reality. On November 27 at 11:00, the Grand Chamber of the Supreme Court will consider Pavlo Vovk’s appeal against the decision of the High Council of Justice that… Continue reading The Supreme Court may open the way for Pavlo Vovk’s reinstatement

A decision that could bring Vovk back: the Grand Chamber will consider the Burkhan case

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On 20 November, the Grand Chamber of the Supreme Court may adopt a decision that opens the door for former judge Pavlo Vovk to return to the system and undo the efforts to cleanse the judiciary. This will happen if the Grand Chamber overturns the decision of the High Council of Justice regarding Serhii Burkhan… Continue reading A decision that could bring Vovk back: the Grand Chamber will consider the Burkhan case

Paving the way for Pavlo Vovk’s return? The Grand Chamber may reinstate judges dismissed for bribery allegations

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The Grand Chamber of the Supreme Court may issue a ruling that opens the door for Pavlo Vovk and dozens of other judges dismissed for corruption. On Thursday, October 23, the Grand Chamber will consider the appeals of three judges, Yurii Novak, Serhii Vysotskyi, and Serhii Burkhan, all challenging the decisions of the High Council… Continue reading Paving the way for Pavlo Vovk’s return? The Grand Chamber may reinstate judges dismissed for bribery allegations

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

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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. Why is this important? The First Disciplinary Chamber of… Continue reading A judge who sabotaged qualification assessment on Vovk’s orders – will the Supreme Court overturn her dismissal?