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A foothold for the return of low-integrity judges: the Supreme Court adopted a ruling that could help Inna Otrosh be reinstated

Суддя Отрош і суддя Лозинська

The Grand Chamber of the Supreme Court (GC SC) has issued yet another decision that helps low-integrity judges avoid dismissal. This time, the GC SC annulled the decision of the High Qualification Commission of Judges (HQCJ) to recommend the dismissal of “Maidan judge” Maryna Lozynska following her qualification assessment. But the issue goes beyond Lozynska… Continue reading A foothold for the return of low-integrity judges: the Supreme Court adopted a ruling that could help Inna Otrosh be reinstated

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?

Мазур ОАСК Верховний Суд

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?

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

Отрош Верховний Суд

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 and the media… Continue reading Will the Supreme Court restore the judicial robe to Inna Otrosh, who blamed Ukraine for the occupation of Crimea?

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

Павло Вовк

– 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… Continue reading The Supreme Court may reinstate Pavlo Vovk — come to the hearing on October 9

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

Суддя Дашутін

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 October 2024, Bihus.Info published an investigation revealing that… Continue reading A “promotion” instead of punishment: Ihor Dashutin joins the Grand Chamber of the Supreme Court

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

князєв верховний суд розслідування

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, but the real multi-million inflows began after his election to the… Continue reading “I will soon become a multi-millionaire”: how former Supreme Court Chief Justice Knyazev profited from selling court decisions

A judge with a Russian passport – no punishment and a chance for lifetime retirement

аріна літвінова оаск

A Russian passport in her pocket, a lifetime pension from Ukraine in sight – this is what “justice” looks like from the Grand Chamber of the Supreme Court. The High Council of Justice (HCJ) cancelled the dismissal of Arina Litvinova, a judge of the District Administrative Court of Kyiv (DACK) who held a Russian passport,… Continue reading A judge with a Russian passport – no punishment and a chance for lifetime retirement

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

The Verkhovna Rada Destroys the Chance to Reform the Supreme Court — Draft Law No. 13165-2 Adopted in First Reading

On June 3, 258 Members of Parliament voted in favour of Draft Law No. 13165-2 in the first reading. The draft law amends the procedures for submitting declarations of integrity by judges but fails to include any mechanism for reviewing Supreme Court judges, despite the pressing public and international demand for cleansing this institution. We… Continue reading The Verkhovna Rada Destroys the Chance to Reform the Supreme Court — Draft Law No. 13165-2 Adopted in First Reading

A figure in an investigation and a judge with problematic declarations: whom did the Supreme Court elect to the Grand Chamber?

Надія Стефанів, Анатолій Ємець

Today, the Supreme Court elected to the Grand Chamber a figure from the Schemes: Corruption in Detail investigation, Nadiia Stefaniv, as well as judge Anatolii Yemets, who has a negative opinion from the Public Integrity Council. The Grand Chamber is a body within the Supreme Court that handles the most complex cases. Last week, journalists… Continue reading A figure in an investigation and a judge with problematic declarations: whom did the Supreme Court elect to the Grand Chamber?

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