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Draft Law No. 13697: “Batkivshchyna” once again attacks the role of international experts in the selection of judges and law enforcement bodies

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A new document has appeared in the Verkhovna Rada that could reshape the system of selection in judicial, law enforcement, and anti-corruption bodies. Draft Law No. 13697, registered by 19 MPs from Batkivshchyna, proposes in effect to roll back the participation of international experts in competitions for key bodies and transfer control to Ukrainian institutions… Continue reading Draft Law No. 13697: “Batkivshchyna” once again attacks the role of international experts in the selection of judges and law enforcement bodies

How to unlock the path to the EU: key reforms Ukraine must implement

Єврокомісія, Зеленський

The events that unfolded as a result of attempts to break the anti-corruption system have triggered a chain reaction of changes that, it seems, is far from over. The brutality of this attempt, along with the reaction of Ukrainians, primarily the youth, who took to the streets in mass protests, led to the lifting of… Continue reading How to unlock the path to the EU: key reforms Ukraine must implement

Two blows in one day: the second — against judicial integrity

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July 22 turned out to be a productive day for those dreaming of returning Ukraine’s legal system to the kind of manual control reminiscent of the Yanukovych era. Two simultaneous strikes were delivered — against the anti-corruption infrastructure and the independent selection of judges. 263 Members of Parliament voted in favour of Draft Law No.… Continue reading Two blows in one day: the second — against judicial integrity

Vacancy of honor: will the High Council of Justice appoint a candidate from the independent commission?

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Will the High Council of Justice (HCJ) prove that it is truly reformed — or will it once again play into the hands of the old elites? On July 15, the HCJ will hold interviews with candidates for the High Qualification Commission of Judges (HQCJ) selected by the Selection Commission with the participation of international… Continue reading Vacancy of honor: will the High Council of Justice appoint a candidate from the independent commission?

Low-integrity judges remain in office: the High Council of Justice ignores Qualification Commission’s dismissal submissions

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The High Council of Justice (HCJ) is showing contradictory performance. While it dismisses some low-integrity judges, it ignores recommendations to dismiss others. Since the relaunch of the High Qualification Commission of Judges (HQCJ) and the resumption of the qualification assessment, 51 judges have been recommended for dismissal. The next step lies with the HCJ, as… Continue reading Low-integrity judges remain in office: the High Council of Justice ignores Qualification Commission’s dismissal submissions

How did the week go at the High Council of Justice? June 23-27, 2025

Суддя Савін, суддя Бурхан

The High Council of Justice (HCJ) has dismissed a judge accused of bribery and submitted three more low-integrity judges for dismissal. At the same time, we must remind everyone: without an independent disciplinary system, such decisions will remain the exception, not the rule. Dismissed: Serhii Burkhan — head of the Verkhnodniprovskyi Court in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast… Continue reading How did the week go at the High Council of Justice? June 23-27, 2025

How did the week go at the High Council of Justice? June 9-13, 2025

суддя кондрашов, ломейко, томилко

The final dismissal of a judge suspected of corruption, a submission for the dismissal of a collaborator, and the suspension of a judge who seized an apartment — this week, the High Council of Justice demonstrated its capability and resolve. However, new threats are emerging: Parliament is pushing forward an initiative that could destroy the… Continue reading How did the week go at the High Council of Justice? June 9-13, 2025

How did the week go at the High Council of Justice? June 2-6, 2025

Суддя Монич, суддя Бурхан

This week at the High Council of Justice was eventful and rich in telling decisions: dismissals of judges suspected of bribery and drunk driving, refusal to appoint candidates who failed to prove their integrity, and once again, attempts to protect the low-integrity judges. Here’s an overview of who the HCJ dismissed this week, who they… Continue reading How did the week go at the High Council of Justice? June 2-6, 2025

Off Track from European Integration: Who in Kyiv Is Undermining Ukraine’s Path to the EU

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Mykhailo Zhernakov, Executive Director of the DEJURE Foundation Kateryna Shevchuk, Communications Manager at the DEJURE Foundation Remember 2020? Not COVID, but the real constitutional catastrophe, when the Constitutional Court of Ukraine (CCU) attempted to destroy electronic asset declarations. The motion to the Court was initiated by 48 MPs: remnants of the pro-Russian Yanukovych-era system, representatives… Continue reading Off Track from European Integration: Who in Kyiv Is Undermining Ukraine’s Path to the EU

Is the SBI Hiding Motion to Search the HQCJ Premises?

Members of the High Qualification Commission of Judges (HQCJ) have appealed to the High Council of Justice (HCJ) due to pressure from the State Bureau of Investigations (SBI). In March 2025, the SBI conducted searches at the HQCJ premises and at the home of Oleksii Omelian, the Commission’s Deputy Chair. Subsequently, the Bureau began launching… Continue reading Is the SBI Hiding Motion to Search the HQCJ Premises?

How Did the Week Go for the High Council of Justice? May 12–16, 2025

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This week (May 12–16), the disciplinary chambers of the High Council of Justice (HCJ) resolved very few cases on the merits. This appears to be due either to disciplinary inspectors failing to prepare opinions within the legally established deadlines or to the chambers focusing mainly on dismissing complaints without review or refusing to open cases.… Continue reading How Did the Week Go for the High Council of Justice? May 12–16, 2025

How Did the Week Go for the High Council of Justice? May 5–9, 2025

Борис Слободянюк, Володимир Монич, Світлана Смик

During the week of May 5–9, the High Council of Justice (HCJ) faced questions about its tolerance toward judges who have engaged in misconduct, most notably, drunk driving and helping other drunk drivers evade liability. While this is not an exhaustive list of their wrongdoings, it appears that they continue to avoid consequences. On a… Continue reading How Did the Week Go for the High Council of Justice? May 5–9, 2025