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The pre-trial detention center system in Ukraine has seen various high-profile cases and developments, highlighting ongoing issues within the legal framework. In recent news, the controversial participation of Oleksandr Dubinskyi in a Verkhovna Rada Committee meeting from a detention center underscores the political ramifications. Meanwhile, top National Police officials involved in a scandal over "porn offices" have been released on bail, showcasing the complexities of corruption cases. Former Presidential Office head Andriy Yermak's detention and subsequent bail release further illustrate the intricate nature of pre-trial proceedings. Investigation into detention centers reveals systemic issues, including corruption and mistreatment, emphasizing the need for reforms in Ukraine's judicial process and detention policies.

What are the recent developments in pre-trial detention centers in Ukraine?

Recent developments include high-profile detentions, bail postings, and investigations into misconduct. Key figures like Oleksandr Dubinskyi and Andriy Yermak have been involved in legal proceedings while in detention, reflecting the political and judicial challenges in Ukraine.

Why was Oleksandr Dubinskyi present at the Verkhovna Rada Committee meeting?

Oleksandr Dubinskyi, suspected of high treason, participated in the Verkhovna Rada Committee meeting from a pre-trial detention center, raising questions about the intersection of political activities and legal proceedings in Ukraine.

Who posted bail for Andriy Yermak, and what was the amount?

Andriy Yermak's bail was posted by Serhii Rebrov, the former coach of the Ukrainian national football team, with an amount totaling 30 million hryvnias. This release highlights the significant financial undertakings involved in such legal cases.

What are the implications of the corruption case involving "porn offices"?

The corruption case implicates top officials in the National Police, released on bail, reflecting deeper systemic corruption issues. It underscores the challenge of addressing corruption and ensuring accountability within law enforcement agencies.

How is the issue of detainee mistreatment being addressed in Ukraine?

Investigations by the State Penitentiary Service of Ukraine have revealed instances of mistreatment and corruption in detention centers. These findings necessitate legislative reforms to improve the conditions and integrity of pre-trial detention facilities in Ukraine.

What role do bail and house arrest play in Ukraine's legal proceedings?

Bail and house arrest are crucial components of pre-trial proceedings in Ukraine, allowing the release of detainees under specific conditions. They provide a balance between the legal rights of suspects and the necessity for judicial oversight.

How do political and legal factors intersect in Ukraine's detention center system?

Political figures and their legal entanglements often intersect within the detention system, as seen with individuals like Oleksandr Dubinskyi and Andriy Yermak. This intersection highlights the complexities of authority and justice in Ukraine's political landscape.

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Female suspect in cop murder attempts to slit own throat, - Censor.NET source. DOCUMENT (in Ukrainian) Female suspect in cop murder attempts to slit own throat, - Censor.NET source. DOCUMENT (in Ukrainian) Victoriia Zaverukha, suspected of killing police officers on May 4, 2015, attempted to slash her throat while being transferred to a remand prison from of the Kyiv Emergency Hospital. 155 513 523

"I will leave prison on my term. Dead or alive, I have won!" - Savchenko's letter of March 7. PHOTO "I will leave prison on my term. Dead or alive, I have won!" - Savchenko's letter of March 7. PHOTO Censor.NET's correspondent, who is currently in Novocherkassk, the Rostov region of the Russian Federation, managed to obtain an address of the Ukrainian pilot Nadiia Savchenko, written by her this morning. 141 261 341 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

"I am very grateful to my family for having raised that amount of money," - Nasirov left remand prison. VIDEO "I am very grateful to my family for having raised that amount of money," - Nasirov left remand prison. VIDEO Suspended Tax Service Chief Roman Nasirov was released from the pre-trial detention center after his relatives posted 100 million hryvnia in bail. 125 608 454 Previously in trend: Trial of Nasirov

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Ukrainian citizen Panov, charged with terrorism in Russia, died in pretrial detention center in Rostov, - Fontanka. PHOTO Ukrainian citizen Panov, charged with terrorism in Russia, died in pretrial detention center in Rostov, - Fontanka. PHOTO Artur Panov, a citizen of Ukraine charged with preparation of a terrorist attack, died in a pretrial facility. 108 122 129 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

Prisoner beaten in remand center by Tornado fighter Kholod died due to skull injury Prisoner beaten in remand center by Tornado fighter Kholod died due to skull injury Kholod is now facing a new term of seven to 10 years. 103 613 273

Yefremov escorted to detention facility in Luhansk region, - lawyer Yefremov escorted to detention facility in Luhansk region, - lawyer Starobelsk district court of the Luhansk region planned to hold private hearing of the case against ex-Head of the Party of Regions faction in the Verkhovna Rada of the 7th convocation Oleksandr Yefremov on Friday, Jan. 13, but adjourned it for early next week. 101 835 146 Previously in trend: Arrest of Yefremov

Netrebko, who organized attack on Tetiana Chornovol during Euromaidan, hanged in prison cell, - MP Kuprii Netrebko, who organized attack on Tetiana Chornovol during Euromaidan, hanged in prison cell, - MP Kuprii Oleh Netrebko could have told investigators about the crimes committed by law enforcers during the Revolution of Dignity three years ago in Kyiv. 100 659 136 Previously in trend: Investigation of crimes against Maidan

MPs and battalion fighters did not allow to transport arrested Aidar commander Lykholit from court to detention prison, - MP Yehor Soboliev MPs and battalion fighters did not allow to transport arrested Aidar commander Lykholit from court to detention prison, - MP Yehor Soboliev Several MPs, as well as Aidar and Donbas battalion soldiers spent the night in the room of the Pechersk district court in Kyiv to prevent the export to jail of the Aidar commander Valentyn Lykholit (call sign "Batia") arrested yesterday. 96 781 437

National Police: 20-year-old prisoner beaten to death in Kyiv detention facility dies in hospital National Police: 20-year-old prisoner beaten to death in Kyiv detention facility dies in hospital A 20-year-old prisoner died in hospital without regaining consciousness after he sustained injuries in a Kyiv detention center. 90 191 149

Russia's GRU plotted attack on SBU's jail in Kyiv, - Hrytsak Russia's GRU plotted attack on SBU's jail in Kyiv, - Hrytsak The Main Intelligence Directorate (GRU) of the General Staff of Russia planned a bomb attack on the Kyiv detention facility of Ukraine's Security Service. 75 616 184

Russia’s investigators went for broke: Savchenko will be charged of illegal border crossing on Friday - Feigin Russia’s investigators went for broke: Savchenko will be charged of illegal border crossing on Friday - Feigin Investigators of the case of the Ukrainian pilot and MP Nadiya Savchenko, who is illegally held on the territory of the Russian Federation, intends to indict her with illegal crossing of the Russian border on Friday. 68 267 273 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Activists blockade Lukianivka prison, prevent transfer of former Berkut officers to court. VIDEO+PHOTOS Activists blockade Lukianivka prison, prevent transfer of former Berkut officers to court. VIDEO+PHOTOS Activists in the morning blocked the way for paddy wagons outside Lukianivka remand prison. 62 918 128 Previously in trend: Questioning of Yanukovych

Klykh claims tortures by beating, electric current and psychotropic agents in Russian prison Klykh claims tortures by beating, electric current and psychotropic agents in Russian prison Ukrainian Stanislav Klykh abducted in Russia, says he was tortured and pumped with psychotropic agents in Russian prison in order to make him testify. 62 150 201

Lutkovska, Lutsenko performed snap inspection of SBU's jail amidst Šimonović's torture allegations. PHOTOS Lutkovska, Lutsenko performed snap inspection of SBU's jail amidst Šimonović's torture allegations. PHOTOS An unscheduled inspection is underway at the pre-trial detention center of the Security Service of Ukraine in Kyiv. The place is attended by Prosecutor General Yurii Lutsenko, Verkhovna Rada Commissioner for Human Rights Valeriia Lutkovska, Ombudsman's Representative Mykhailo Chaplyha, and Head of the SBU Vasyl Hrytsak. 57 467 72

Corrupt prosecutor Shapakin released on bail, - Prosecutor's Office Corrupt prosecutor Shapakin released on bail, - Prosecutor's Office First Deputy Head of the Main Investigation Department of the Prosecutor General's Office Volodymyr Shapakin has been released from the temporary detention facility on bail of 3.2 million hryvnias ($139,000). 55 126 276 Previously in trend: 'Diamond prosecutors' case

Lukianivka remand prison offered for sale, - Justice Ministry Lukianivka remand prison offered for sale, - Justice Ministry The building of Kyiv’s Lukianivka detention facility will be put up for sale. The Ministry of Justice of Ukraine has prepared relevant draft. 51 085 165

Ukrainian Luhin slits his wrists, throat in Crimea's remand prison in protest against transfer to Russia Ukrainian citizen Andrii Luhin slashed his wrists and then cut his throat in the Simferopol remand prison. 50 559 71

Two Ukrainian hostages brought to Novocherkassk jail from Donetsk region, - Savchenko Two Ukrainian hostages brought to Novocherkassk jail from Donetsk region, - Savchenko Nadiia Savchenko told her sister Vira about two young men who had been brought to the Novocherkassk jail from the territory of Ukraine's Donetsk region. 49 809 118 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

Criminal Kingpin, Son of the Regions deputy Arrested for Murder and Robbery. PHOTO Criminal Kingpin, Son of the Regions deputy Arrested for Murder and Robbery. PHOTO The policemen of the Department for Organized Crime arrested criminal kingpin Dmytro Kravets (the son of Odessa oblast council deputy) who was released on probation last year in a car accident case. 41 988 176

Yanukovych already provoked enough violence and problems in Ukraine, Interior Ministry will not confront with protesters, - Avakov on Lukianivka jail siege Yanukovych already provoked enough violence and problems in Ukraine, Interior Ministry will not confront with protesters, - Avakov on Lukianivka jail siege The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine is not going to engage in conflict with the protesters outside Lukianivka remand prison and will bring the ex-Berkut soldiers accused of the Euromaidan activists’ slaughter to court “as soon as technically possible." 41 886 202 Previously in trend: Questioning of Yanukovych

Savchenko law revoked, new law comes into force Savchenko law revoked, new law comes into force On June 21, a new law is enacted that cancels the calculation prison term under the so-called 'Savchenko law' (when one day in pretrial detention center counts as two days of prison term). 40 731 76

Ukrainian journalist Sushchenko accused of spying is held in Moscow remand prison, – Russian media. PHOTO Ukrainian journalist Sushchenko accused of spying is held in Moscow remand prison, – Russian media. PHOTO Members of the Moscow Public Monitoring Commission have found correspondent for Ukrinform news agency Roman Sushchenko in Lefortovo prison. The Lefortovo court of Moscow arrested the journalist on charges of espionage (article 276 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation). 40 423 93

Activists lift blockade of Lukianivka prison after Yanukovych's interview fails. VIDEO+PHOTOS Activists lift blockade of Lukianivka prison after Yanukovych's interview fails. VIDEO+PHOTOS A picket to prevent the transfer of former Berkut officers accused of killing Maidan activists from Lukianivka remand prison in Kyiv has ended. 38 308 152 Previously in trend: Questioning of Yanukovych

Nadiya Savchenko refused glucose injections - lawyer Nadiya Savchenko refused glucose injections - lawyer Ukrainian pilot and the Verkhovna Rada Deputy Nadiya Savchenko, who is 68 days into her hunger strike in Moscow jail, refused glucose injections. 36 351 203 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

No information about UKROP leader Korban since Dec. 28, - lawyers Hennadii Korban's lawyers say they do not know where he is and if he will be present at tomorrow's meeting of the Kyiv court of appeal. 33 858 176

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Shtepa's electronic tracking device broken, former mayor taken under 24h security Shtepa's electronic tracking device broken, former mayor taken under 24h security Former Sloviansk Mayor Nelia Shtepa has been put under 24h security. 29 387 100

Communist Aleksandrovska remanded in 60-day custody without right to bail Communist Aleksandrovska remanded in 60-day custody without right to bail Investigating judge of the Kyiv district court of Kharkiv Valentyna Bozhko has granted prosecutor's motion about arrest of former Communist Party MP Alla Aleksandrovska, who is suspected of separatism, infringement of territorial integrity of Ukraine, and attempted bribery of deputies. 28 000 121

Captured Russian special forces operative Yerofeyev transferred to pre-trial detention centre, - attorney The detained Russian special forces operative captain Yerofeyev was moved from Kyiv military hospital to a pre-trial detention center. 27 862 182 Previously in trend: Captured Russian special forces operatives

Strana.ua Chief Editor Huzhva released from pretrial detention on bail. PHOTO Strana.ua Chief Editor Huzhva released from pretrial detention on bail. PHOTO Chief Editor of Strana.ua Ihor Huzhva has been released from the pre-trial detention center. 27 344 135 Previously in trend: Huzhva case

Hryb got beaten up both by remand prison wardens and inmates, - lawyer Hryb got beaten up both by remand prison wardens and inmates, - lawyer Political prisoner Pavlo Hryb is beaten up in jail in Russian Rostov-on-Don because of his Ukrainian citizenship. 25 172 99 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

Chervinsky is out of pre-trial detention centre, and we were handed motion to choose new measure of restraint for him - lawyer Lysenko. VIDEO Chervinsky is out of pre-trial detention centre, and we were handed motion to choose new measure of restraint for him - lawyer Lysenko. VIDEO SSO Colonel Roman Chervinsky has been released from the pre-trial detention centre, and the Kyiv City Prosecutor's Office has handed his lawyers a request for a house arrest as a preventive measure. This is not the case of the rocket attack on the Kanatove airfield, but another one where he is... 22 805 99

"One-man protest, please!" - Russian police warns activists who came to support Savchenko on prohibition of rallies outside detention center. PHOTOS "One-man protest, please!" - Russian police warns activists who came to support Savchenko on prohibition of rallies outside detention center. PHOTOS Russian police have warned the participants of the rally in support of Nadiia Savchenko outside the Novocherkassk prison, where the Ukrainian pilot is held, that unauthorized rallies are banned. 22 399 12 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

Ukraine's ex-deputy minister for occupied areas released from custody Ukraine's ex-deputy minister for occupied areas released from custody Yuriy Grymchak, the ex-deputy minister for occupied areas of Ukraine is now released from custody. 22 231 187 Previously in trend: Hrymchak detained

UN torture prevention panel denied access to regional units of SBU in Mariupol and Kramatorsk due to presence of Russian citizen, - Justice Ministry The United Nations Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture (SPT) conducted monitoring all penitentiary institutions on its agenda in Ukraine, but was denied access to SBU units in Mariupol and Kramatorsk for an unplanned visit. 21 720 60

Rada Speaker proposes anti-Russian sanctions strengthening, revisiting visa regime introduction issue Rada Speaker proposes anti-Russian sanctions strengthening, revisiting visa regime introduction issue Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Andrii Parubii proposed to raise the issue of visa regime introduction with the Russian Federation and expanding the sanctions against this country. 19 172 89 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Sanctions against Russia Ukrainian hostages in Russia

Three key defendants in 'amber case' released on bail Three key defendants in 'amber case' released on bail Key defendants in the 'amber mafia' case from the Rivne region have been released from detention center on bail. Former deputy prosecutor of the Rivne region Andrii Borovyk left on 1 million hryvnia bail ($38,760). Borovyk is suspected of organizing a criminal ring involved in illegal amber mining. 18 120 39 Previously in trend: Amber mafia

Russian authorities block money transfers to Pavlo Hryb's account: medicines, potable water no longer available to him Russian authorities block money transfers to Pavlo Hryb's account: medicines, potable water no longer available to him Ukrainian Pavlo Hryb unlawfully held in Russia can no longer purchase vital medicines and drinking water after Russia's State Financial Monitoring Service has blocked transfer of funds to his bank account. 17 300 61 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

“Sushchenko deprived of right to counsel. FSB realizes situation could change drastically if I meet with my client,” – lawyer Feygin “Sushchenko deprived of right to counsel. FSB realizes situation could change drastically if I meet with my client,” – lawyer Feygin According to preliminary information, Ukrainian journalist Roman Sushchenko was taken hostage by the FSB Sept. 30 – on the day of his arrival in the territory of Russia. 17 163 49 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

"That’s what Savchenko’s confinement looks like!" - Ukrainian pilot’s lawyer banned from visiting her in jail Mark Feygin, the lawyer of Ukrainian pilot Nadiia Savchenko illegally tried in Russia and held hostage by the Kremlin, has been unable to visit her in the remand prison for two hours. 15 308 15 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

Ukrainian doctors could not see Nadiia Savchenko and returned to Kyiv, - Vira Savchenko Ukrainian doctors could not see Nadiia Savchenko and returned to Kyiv, - Vira Savchenko A group of Ukrainian doctors, which was formed by officials in Kyiv, was not allowed to examine the imprisoned Ukrainian pilot, MP Nadiia Savchenko in the 3rd Predetention Center in Novocherkassk (Rostov oblast of the Russian Federation). 15 243 43 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

"No clandestine torture chambers and unrecorded imprisoned LPR/DPR members found," - Lutsenko on snap inspection of SBU jail Following the snap inspection of the remand prison of the Security Service of Ukraine in Kyiv, Prosecutor General of Ukraine Yurii Lutsenko reported that he found no violations of detention conditions. 14 922 72 Previously in trend: Prosecutor General Lutsenko

About 6,000 convicts released under Savchenko law, - Minister Petrenko About 6,000 convicts released under Savchenko law, - Minister Petrenko Some 6,000 convicts have taken advantage of the 'Savchenko law' (the law of Ukraine No. 838) that stipulates equating each day spent in a pre-trial facility to two days in prison. 14 805 62

Former Ukraine national football team coach Serhii Rebrov paid 30 million hryvnias in bail for Yermak. PHOTO Former Ukraine national football team coach Serhii Rebrov paid 30 million hryvnias in bail for Yermak. PHOTO Serhiy Rebrov, the former head coach of the Ukrainian national football team, has posted bail of 30 million hryvnias for Andrii Yermak, the former head of the President’s Office. 14 489 188 Previously in trend: Notice of suspicion for Yermak

No attack committed on Lukianivka jail guards; probe to establish who injured Tornado fighter, Kyiv police chief says No attack committed on Lukianivka jail guards; probe to establish who injured Tornado fighter, Kyiv police chief says Chief of Kyiv police Andrii Kryshchenko said the investigation was launched to establish whether disbanded Tornado fighter injured himself or someone else did it. 14 423 30

Savchenko turns 34. Defense of Ukrainian aviatrix launches global event Savchenko turns 34. Defense of Ukrainian aviatrix launches global event On May 11, Ukrainian aviatrix, MP Nadiya Savchenko celebrates her birthday. Today she turns 34. Regretfully, Savchenko will spend the day in the Moscow jail cell. 14 195 236

Anti-Corruption Court Revises Ex-MP Mykytas’ Arrest For Round-The-Clock House Arrest Anti-Corruption Court Revises Ex-MP Mykytas’ Arrest For Round-The-Clock House Arrest The High Anti-Corruption Court has revised arrest to former member of the Ukrainian Parliament, Maksym Mykytas, suspected of appropriation of UAH 82 million in state funds during exhibition of apartments for the troopers of the National Guard, for round-the-clock house arrest. 13 747 43

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