judicialreform

G7 envoys support Zelensky's move to disband notorious court
The initiative is an important step toward a comprehensive judiciary reform, diplomats note.20:45, 15 April 2021

Zelensky promises "transparent and efficient" judicial system within three years
The Ukrainian leader briefed the EBRD's head on the reform of law enforcement agencies and the judicial system.21:59, 22 March 2021

Rada to consider judicial reform issue following Zelensky's critical comments
President Zelensky met with Parliament Speaker Razumkov, PM Shmyhal, heads of parliamentary committees and gov't officials to discuss draft laws set to be heard in parliament next plenary week.11:30, 26 February 2021

Canada Ambassador lists three important reforms for Ukraine (Video)
One of them is to maintain macro-financial stability.18:00, 13 February 2021

Zelensky seeks to curb controversial court's powers
The court's chief and a number of judges are under investigation17:10, 13 February 2021

EU High Representative on judiciary reform in Ukraine: "Mother of all reforms" (Video)
The sides discussed Constitutional Court decisions in Ukraine.11:30, 12 February 2021

Zelensky wants full audit of implemented reforms
A reshuffled Commission on Legal Reform held a meeting chaired by the president.22:58, 11 November 2020

Some judges of Constitutional Court refuse to participate in its work – media
The judges stress it is impossible to consider specific constitutional proceedings until the situation around the court's work gets normal.16:59, 05 November 2020

Lawmaker forecasts new Constitutional Court can be formed within six months
President Zelensky proposes the current CCU be disbanded.11:59, 02 November 2020

Venice Commission recommends removing Zelensky's provision reducing number of Supreme Court judges
The experts recommend that the focus of reform should be the first and second instance courts.22:59, 09 December 2019

Zelensky, G7 Ambassadors discuss judicial reform in Ukraine
The president assured that he jointly with his team is doing his best to change the country.02:59, 15 November 2019

Law on judicial reform in Ukraine enters into force on Nov 7
The law establishes that the Supreme Court shall consist of no more than 100 judges.11:18, 07 November 2019

Ukraine's parliament passes Zelensky's judicial reform
Bill No. 1008 was backed by 236 MPs out of 387 registered in the session hall.17:50, 16 October 2019

EU Delegation, Canada's Embassy insist on finalization of Ukrainian bill No. 1008
They say the judicial reform will be closely watched by the business community and foreign investors.00:59, 12 September 2019

Council of Europe praises judicial reform in Ukraine
The Council of Europe notes a positive trend in improving the efficiency and quality of the judiciary and in reducing the widespread corruption.12:18, 13 June 2019

EU launches sanctions procedure against Poland over Supreme Court law
The European Commission insists that it is ready to continue the dialogue on the rule of law despite the procedure start.17:50, 02 July 2018

Ukraine launches 2nd stage of judicial reform – Poroshenko
<p>Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko has signed decrees on the liquidation and establishment of local courts, according to the presidential press service.</p>16:40, 29 December 2017

Poroshenko congratulates newly appointed judges of Supreme Court
<p>Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko took part in the solemn ceremony of taking oath by the judges of the new Supreme Court and congratulated the newly appointed judges, according to the president's press service.</p>14:21, 11 November 2017

NABU calls on Poroshenko to veto changes to Criminal Procedural Code
<p>The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) has called on President Petro Poroshenko to veto changes to the Criminal Procedure Code adopted by the Verkhovna Rada on October 3, according to the agency's website.</p>14:00, 05 October 2017