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Why is it important to appoint the Constitutional Court judges

Why is it important to appoint the Constitutional Court judges

In Ukraine’s judicial system, the Constitutional Court of Ukraine (CCU) is the guarantor of the constitutional order and checks and balances. It is the only body that can annul laws, acts of the President, or acts of the Cabinet of Ministers if they are found to contradict the Constitution.

In wartime, its role becomes even more crucial, as it may consider highly sensitive matters regarding elections, mobilisation, the European integration process, international agreements, minerals deal, etc. The rulings in such cases will have a direct impact on the country’s stability, legitimacy, and survival.

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Research Summary. Selection of the Constitutional Court Judges with the Participation of the Advisory Group of Experts
Research Summary. Selection of the Constitutional Court Judges with the Participation of the Advisory Group of Experts
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Who are judges of the Constitutional Court and why they do not protect the Constitution?
Who are judges of the Constitutional Court and why they do not protect the Constitution?
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NGOs call on the President and the Verkhovna Rada to urgently fill vacancies in the Constitutional Court of Ukraine
NGOs call on the President and the Verkhovna Rada to urgently fill vacancies in the Constitutional Court of Ukraine

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Competition for the CCU under the Parliament’s quota: AGE has formed the ranked list of candidates
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On July 6, 2026, the Advisory Group of Experts (AGE) held a ranked vote on 9 candidates for two vacant positions of judges of the Constitutional Court of Ukraine under the quota of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine and formed its final ranked list. Based on the results of the vote by AGE members, the&he...

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Draft Law No. 14149: a threat to independent selection of Constitutional Court judges
Draft Law No. 14149: a threat to independent selection of Constitutional Court judges

The Verkhovna Rada may pass in the first reading the harmful draft law No. 14149 or its no less harmful alternative No. 14149-1. Both documents restrict the independence of the Advisory Group of Experts (AGE) in the selection of judges for the Constitutional Court (CCU). They also create the risk of...

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Judicial reform roadmap
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Who are judges of the Constitutional Court and why they do not protect the Constitution?
Who are judges of the Constitutional Court and why they do not protect the Constitution?