Supreme Court refuses to reinstate Shokin as Prosecutor General

The Cassation Administrative Chamber of the Supreme Court has refused to reinstate former prosecutor general, Viktor Shokin, on his position.

Censor.NET reports citing Ukranews.

Respective decision has been announced by the collegiate body of judges.

Respective decision can be appealed against at the Grand Chamber of the Supreme Court.

Shokin is requesting the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) to declare unlawful his dismissal as the prosecutor general.

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