ENG
Censor.NET on Facebook Censor.NET on X/Twitter Censor.NET on Telegram Censor.NET on YouTube Android App iOS App RSS
15471 visitors online

Court

choose another tag
Recent court proceedings in Ukraine have highlighted numerous socio-political issues. Noteworthy cases include the sentencing of an FSB informant in Sumy, revealing espionage challenges faced by the Security Service of Ukraine. Additionally, Kyiv regions were shocked by schemes involving undue influence on medical institutions, demonstrating pervasive corruption issues. The judiciary also tackled abuse of authority instances, with courts in Lviv sentencing servicemen for AWOL and the contentious prosecution of figures involved in mobilization deferral scams. These proceedings underline the judiciary's critical role in upholding justice amidst the complex landscape of war and political strife.

What are recent significant court rulings in Ukraine?

Recent significant rulings encompass espionage cases, such as the imprisonment of an FSB informant, corruption scandals involving medical influence schemes, and disciplinary cases against military personnel. These cases reflect the judiciary's proactive stance in addressing national security and corruption challenges within Ukraine.

How do court rulings affect Ukraine's fight against corruption?

Court rulings in Ukraine play a crucial role in combating corruption by addressing legal loopholes and penalizing wrongful actions such as undue influence in institutions. Judicial decisions address significant societal issues, helping reform systemic governance challenges and bolster public trust in the legal system.

What legal challenges does Ukraine currently face?

Ukraine faces numerous legal challenges, primarily related to espionage, military offenses, and corruption. Courts are actively involved in adjudicating cases of espionage involving foreign informants, misconduct among military personnel, and widespread corruption scams, impacting the country's governance and societal stability.

How are military offenses addressed by courts in Ukraine?

The Ukrainian judiciary addresses military offenses through stringent sentences aimed at deterring wrongful behavior. Recent cases have seen courts impose significant penalties on personnel going AWOL, engaging in spying, and attempting to defraud military mobilization processes, emphasizing the judiciary's role in preserving discipline and integrity within the armed forces.

What impact do legal proceedings have on political figures in Ukraine?

Legal proceedings significantly impact political dynamics in Ukraine by holding figures accountable for alleged malpractices like corruption and treason. High-profile cases against MPs and former officials underscore judicial efforts to enforce accountability, affecting broader political and governance structures.

How is the Ukrainian judiciary involved in addressing espionage issues?

The Ukrainian judiciary plays a vital role in addressing espionage by adjudicating cases involving foreign agents. Actions like imprisoning FSB informants signify Ukraine's resolute commitment to safeguarding national security and preventing external interference, relying on rigorous legal processes to maintain state integrity.

show details

TOP news Court

Court orders vote recount at election district in Zhytomyr region Court orders vote recount at election district in Zhytomyr region Zhytomyr's District Administrative Court has granted a request to recount votes at all polling stations in the No. 64 district in the city of Korosten. 5 174 66

постный Court arrested defendant in "Onyshchenko case" Postnyi on 10 million hryvnia bail. PHOTO Solomianskyi district court has arrested Valerii Postnyi, who is charged under the "gas schemes case," and set the bail of 10 million hryvnia ($387,600). 22 328 66 Previously in trend: Onyshchenko case

коломойський Court of Appeal leaves Kolomoisky in custody The Kyiv Court of Appeal upheld the pre-trial restraint for Ihor Kolomoisky - detention and bail in the amount of UAH 3.89 billion. 6 512 66

Court cancels pre-trial electronic monitoring of MP Poliakov, - lawyer Court cancels pre-trial electronic monitoring of MP Poliakov, - lawyer Solomianskyi district court of Kyiv ruled to cease electronic tracking of Ukrainian MP, a member of the People’s Front faction Maksym Poliakov. 18 426 66 Previously in trend: Case of Rozenblat and Poliakov

GRU officers Yerofeyev and Aleksandrov remain in custody, while Specialized Higher Court to determine case jurisdiction Holosiivskyi district court of Kyiv has extended the custody of captive Russian GRU officers Yevgeny Yerofeyev and Aleksandr Aleksandrov for 60 days (until Nov. 21). 7 144 66 Previously in trend: Captured Russian special forces operatives

Ukraine to take evidence of Russian aggression to international tribunal, - Military Prosecutor Matios Ukraine intends to hand over the materials on aggressive invasion of the Russian Federation to international tribunal. 7 751 66 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

суд правосудие Ivaniushchenko wants to get legalized in Ukraine at any cost, - Butusov The Darnytskyi district court in Kyiv will hold a hearing on the motion to charge Censor.NET Chief Editor Yurii Butusov today at 11 a.m. Kyiv time. The lawsuit was filed by former member of the Party of Regions Yurii Ivaniushchenko, also known as Yura Yenakiyevskiy. 35 524 65

задержание гордеев detention hordieiev Hordieiev, suspected for the SBU officer in Volnovakha murder, was arrested for two months by the court The court has arrested Denys Hordieiev, a suspect in the murder of the Security Service of Ukraine officer, for two months Saturday, March 28. 15 466 65

янукович Court sanctions trying Yanukovych in absentia. DOCUMENT (in Ukrainian) The Pechersk district court of Kyiv granted permission to the Military Prosecutor's Office of Ukraine to try in absentia fugitive ex-President Viktor Yanukovych charged of high treason. 8 330 65 Previously in trend: Questioning of Yanukovych

майдан беркут Former Berkut unit DC Sviatnyi released under night house arrest On Thursday, April 21, the Pechersk district court of Kyiv released under night house arrest former deputy commander of Berkut riot police unit Oleh Sviatnyi. 15 842 65 Previously in trend: Investigation of crimes against Maidan

Lawyers assume Savchenko will be force-fed: They will hardly let her starve to death The lawyers are trying to persuade Nadiia Savchenko to stop the "dry" hunger strike which she started yesterday. 10 769 65 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

Kyiv court extends Dubinskyi’s detention to March 14, sets bail above 33 mln UAH Court allowed Dubinskyi to be released on bail of 33 million hryvnias Kyiv’s Shevchenkivskyi District Court extended the preventive measure of detention in custody for lawmaker Oleksandr Dubinskyi until March 14 in a state treason case. At the same time, the court set an alternative to detention, bail in the amount of more than 33 million hryvnias. 6 933 65

No One in Diplomatic Corps Takes Prosecution No One in Diplomatic Corps Takes Prosecution's Non-Sense Seriously. Ukraine-EU Summit is at Risk, Says Former Foreign Minister Tarasiuk The diplomat says that Shcherban case may invalidate EU-Ukraine summit. 6 856 65 Previously in trend: Tymoshenko’s Case

If They Could Execute Tymoshenko - They Would Do It, Vlasenko If They Could Execute Tymoshenko - They Would Do It, Vlasenko Deputy Serhii Vlasenko expressed confidence that there were violations in the procedure o transferring accusation of Yulia Tymoshenko in the murder of deputy Yevhen Shcherban in 1996. 3 770 65 Previously in trend: Tymoshenko’s Case

A man evaded mobilization in Khmelnytskyi region: what is the punishment? Man refused mobilization order after MMC in Khmelnytskyi region, sentenced to 5 years behind bars A resident of Derazhnia, Khmelnytskyi region, was sentenced to 5.5 years in prison for evading military service during mobilization. 5 868 65 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

Businessman Alperin charged with attempt to bribe NABU detective bailed out, - lawyer Businessman Alperin charged with attempt to bribe NABU detective bailed out, - lawyer Businessman Vadym Alperin indicted on charges of proposing $800,000 in bribe to a detective of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) was released from pre-trial custody after posting 21 million hryvnia in bail. 9 988 64

боинг Ukraine treaty on MH17 trial approved by Dutch parliament On June 12, the Dutch MPs approved a treaty between the Netherlands and Ukraine to ease the possible prosecution of those responsible for downing MH17 flight, including trying suspects through video link. 18 872 64 Previously in trend: Russian terrorists downed MH17

Judicial system reform may be imlemented within 18 months, - Minister Petrenko Unreformed judicial and law enforcement systems are the main obstacles to development of business in Ukraine. 5 980 64

ступка,остап The court found guilty actor Stupka in a drunken car accident and appointed a restriction of freedom for 3 years The Holosiivskyi District Court of Kyiv found actor Ostap Stupka guilty of committing a drunken car accident and sentenced him to a 3-year prison term. He was also deprived of his driving licence and the right to drive for 8 years. 19 911 64

Court of Appeal upheld 1.2 million UAH bail for ex-minister Lavrynovych The Court of Appeal of Kyiv declared legal and upheld the remand on bail at 1.2 million UAH (about $56,440) for former Minister of Justice Oleksandr Lavrynovych. 2 924 64

касько PGO to file request for my arrest to Pechersk court today, - Kasko Former deputy prosecutor general Vitalii Kasko does not rule out after today's interrogation in Prosecutor General's Office that he might be arrested. 16 785 64 Previously in trend: Kasko case

суд савченко Savchenko to prosecutor: "Congratulations, colonel. You've been promoted over me!" Today, March 2, pleadings in Ukrainian pilot Nadiia Savchenko's case are underway, with the prosecution presenting its part. 56 602 64 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

волков Murder of Verbytskyi and kidnapping of Lutsenko: Volkov, figure in case, was released from custody Oleksandr Volkov, who was charged with organizing the abduction, torture, and murder of Yurii Verbytskyi, as well as the abduction and torture of Ihor Lutsenko, was released from custody. 12 638 64 Previously in trend: Investigation of crimes against Maidan

коломойський Court left Kolomoiskyi in custody The Kyiv Court of Appeal partially changed the measure of restraint for Ihor Kolomoiskyi. The businessman will remain in custody until December 2, not until January 2, 2024 4 548 64

богачук,червінський Court left Colonel Chervinsky in custody until February 10, 2024 On 13 December, the Shevchenkivskyi District Court of Kyiv extended the pre-trial restraint for Colonel Roman Chervinsky. Chervinsky will be held in custody for another 60 days until 10 February 2024 without the right to bail. 7 395 64

суд пикет насиров Activists gather outside Solomianskyi courthouse to wait for Nasirov's arrest. PHOTOS People are seen gathering outside the building of the Solomianskyi district court of Kyiv, where a hearing to choose a preventive measure against Ukraine's tax and customs service chief Roman Nasirov is to take place. 23 133 63 Previously in trend: Trial of Nasirov

MEP Rebecca Harms Goes to Moscow to Monitor Savchenko's Trial and Prevent Putting Her into a Mental Hospital Leader of the Green faction in the European Parliament Rebecca Harms on Thursday, September 25, is going to Moscow to monitor the trial of Ukrainian pilot Nadia Savchenko. 24 781 63 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Ukrainian Themis Gone Crazy! Judge Read Lutsenko Ukrainian Themis Gone Crazy! Judge Read Lutsenko's Verdict While Sitting. Yatsenyuk is Shocked. VIDEO Judges of Kyiv Court of Appeals are reading the verdict to former Minister of Interior Yuriy Lutsenko while sitting. 18 932 63 Previously in trend: Lutsenko Cases

Shabunin’s case. Court to decide on preventive measure Pecherskyi Court to choose preventive measure for Shabunin. LIVE BROADCAST Today, the Pecherskyi District Court of Kyiv is choosing a preventive measure for Vitalii Shabunin, the head of the board of the Anti-Corruption Action Centre (AntAC). 5 761 63 Previously in trend: The case concerning Shabunin’s official trip Searches on Shabunin Suspicion against Shabunin

борисов Court chooses preventive measure for former Odesa military commissar Borysov. ФОТОрепортаж The Pechersk District Court of Kyiv chooses a preventive measure against Yevhen Borisov, the former head of the Odesa Regional Center for Recruitment and Social Support. 9 598 62

мартыненко Appeals court rules against arrest of Martynenko The appeals court has decided to leave former People's Front MP Mykola Martynenko released on bail of Ukrainian lawmakers. 10 321 62 Previously in trend: Martynenko case trial

Yatseniuk advocates introduction of jury trials in Ukraine The government advocates amending the Constitution in terms of the legal proceedings and the introduction of jury trials. 5 556 62

Nasirov intends to appeal his pre-trial restriction in ECHR Suspended Head of the State Fiscal Service Roman Nasirov intends to appeal against restrictive measure imposed on him by Ukrainian court in the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR). 16 302 62 Previously in trend: Trial of Nasirov

иванющенко Yura Yenakiyevskiy settles all issues via Pechersk court judge Lytvynova, - MP Leshchenko All cases related to Yanukovych's ally Yurii Ivaniushchenko are considered in some odd way by the same judge of the Pechersk district court of Kyiv. 31 763 62

Voronezh Court Left Kidnapped Ukrainian Pilot Savchenko in Custody Voronezh Regional Court dismissed the appeal and upheld the detention of Ukrainian Pilot Nadiia Savchenko until August 30, 2014, refusing to release her on bail of 500 thousand rubles. 9 569 61

Turmoil outside Kyiv-based court: 36 persons detained, three brought charges against, weapons seized. VIDEO+PHOTOS Turmoil outside Kyiv-based court: 36 persons detained, three brought charges against, weapons seized. VIDEO+PHOTOS Three people were arrested following clashes outside the Solomianskyi district court of Kyiv selecting pre-trial restriction for Odesa Mayor Hennadii Trukhanov. 23 608 61

сакварелидзе sakvarelidze "It is possible to convict a person in absentia, and transfer all his property to the state budget after verdict," - Sakvarelidze comments on release of prosecutor-grafter Shapakin. VIDEO First Deputy Prosecutor General of Ukraine Davit Sakvarelidze has no worries that the First Deputy Head of the Investigation Department of the Prosecutor General’s Office Volodymyr Shapakin suspected of taking bribes and recently released on bail escape. According to him, there is a mechanism to convict a person in absentia and he will not be able to avoid prosecution while all his illegal property will be transferred to the state budget. 27 231 61 Previously in trend: 'Diamond prosecutors' case

сытник NABU’s Sytnyk to stand trial on disclosure charges Nov. 28 The court has set the date of hearing of administrative case against Director of the National Anti-Corruption Agency of Ukraine (NABU) Artem Sytnyk. 15 401 61

антипов Court imposed pre-trial restriction on former Luhansk region tax service Chief Antipov. PHOTOS Pechersk district court of Kyiv imposed pre-trial restriction on Oleksandr Antipov, the former chief of the Inland Revenue Ministry’s Main Directorate in the Luhansk region, who was detained on the morning of May 24. 37 314 61 Previously in trend: "Taxmen of Klymenko" detained

Trump did not mention Ukraine in his inaugural speech US court blocks Trump’s decision to suspend funding for non-profit organisations - AP US federal judge Lauren Alihan has temporarily blocked the Trump administration's freeze on federal grants and loans to US non-profit organisations. 11 919 61

коломойський Kolomoiskyi appealed to Prosecutor General with open letter The oligarch complains about the delay in the investigation. 10 804 61

Tymoshenko Asks US Justice Department to Investigate Corrupt Deal of Ukrainian government and Skadden Company Tymoshenko Asks US Justice Department to Investigate Corrupt Deal of Ukrainian government and Skadden Company Opposition leader Yulia Tymoshenko has asked the U.S. Justice Department to assess the actions of the American law firm Skadden for possible corruption in the payment by the Ukrainian authorities of the company’s evaluation of her case. 6 685 61 Previously in trend: Tymoshenko’s Case

Yanukovych's house, flat, two garages and yacht frozen by court The Pechersk district court of Kyiv has arrested a house, a flat, two garages and yacht owned by fugitive Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych. 45 958 60 Previously in trend: Yanukovych Family

шишимарін Occupier Shishimarin was sentenced to life imprisonment Russian serviceman Vadim Shishimarin, who is accused of killing a civilian in the Sumy region, has been sentenced to life in prison. 15 682 60 Previously in trend: War

PGO Witness is Ivolved in Businessman Murder Case. PHOTO PGO Witness is Ivolved in Businessman Murder Case. PHOTO Prosecution witness in the Shcherban case Serhii Zaytsev is involved in the case of murder of a businessmen. 10 368 60

Appeal against Yanukovych Appeal against Yanukovych' sentence to be considered on June 13 The court hearing starts at 10 am. 2 179 60 Previously in trend: Trial against Yanukovych

Martynenko case: Court rejects challenge of Judge Bobrovnyk The Solomianskyi district court of Kyiv has overturned a challenge of Judge Bobrovnyk in the hearing to choose a preventive measure against former People's Front MP Mykola Martynenko. 5 866 60 Previously in trend: Martynenko case trial

суд Prosecutors asking for arrest or 75+ million bail for Pavlovskyi First deputy of NSDC secretary Oleh Hladkovskyi will also be interviewed during Thursday hearing in the case of large-scale embezzlement against Deputy Defense Minister Ihor Pavlovskyi. 13 693 60 Previously in trend: Deputy defense minister Pavlovskyi detained

Page 17 of 34