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Reports of judicial corruption and misconduct are increasingly prevalent in Ukraine, raising concerns about the integrity of the legal system. Recent cases involve judges accepting bribes, engaging in illicit enrichment, and holding dual citizenship. A notable case includes a Zakarpattia judge negotiating a hefty bribe, and Kyiv judges facing accusations of illicit enrichment totaling 16 million UAH. The High Anti-Corruption Court actively imposes strict measures against such activities, aiming to uphold justice and rectify systemic corruption. Key reforms are necessary to restore public trust in the judiciary.

What measures does Ukraine take against judicial corruption?

Ukraine is intensifying its efforts to combat judicial corruption through the High Anti-Corruption Court. This body imposes stringent fines and bail amounts for suspects, exemplifying their zero-tolerance approach. Moreover, ongoing investigations into judges' illicit activities are conducted by NABU and SAPO, ensuring comprehensive tracking and intervention. Judicial reforms and transparency initiatives also aim to fortify trust in the system.

How does dual citizenship affect judges in Ukraine?

Dual citizenship among judges adds complexity to their accountability, raising questions about their loyalty and impartiality. Discovery of Russian citizenship, for example, as seen in Ukraine's judiciary, might lead to disciplinary actions, dismissals, or reformative measures, depending on the gravity of individual cases and violation of national interests or law. Such actions align with efforts to ensure unbiased judicial processes.

What are the consequences of a judge being caught taking a bribe?

Judges caught accepting bribes face severe repercussions, such as arrest, detention, or significant bail impositions by authorities like the High Anti-Corruption Court. Convicted individuals may be subject to dismissal from duties, hefty fines, and potential imprisonment, reflecting the stringent legal framework designed to combat corrupt practices and safeguard judicial integrity.

What is the role of NABU in judicial oversight in Ukraine?

NABU, the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine, plays a pivotal role in overseeing and investigating corruption within the judiciary. In collaboration with SAPO, NABU conducts thorough inquiries into allegations against judges, striving to uncover and remediate illicit acts like bribery and asset misreporting. This agency's proactive interventions are crucial in maintaining judicial accountability and public confidence.

Can judges involved in corruption evade legal responsibility?

While some judges attempt to evade responsibility through loopholes, such as mobilization or exploiting procedural delays, Ukraine's legal framework is tightening. The High Anti-Corruption Court and agencies like NABU relentlessly pursue justice through comprehensive investigations and pretrial measures, deterring such evasion and reinforcing the rule of law.

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Judge hits child on pedestrian crossing: what is known? Judge driving BMW hit child on pedestrian crossing in Kryvyi Rih: boy is in serious condition. PHOTO In Kryvyi Rih, a judge from one of the district courts hit an 11-year-old boy on a pedestrian crossing. 6 174 28 Previously in trend: Car Accident

Judge of the Volovets District Court of Zakarpattia detained for bribery "And for bread?": District court judge in Zakarpattia negotiates with witness about "candy" worth $1,300. VIDEO The High Anti-Corruption Court has chosen a preventive measure in the form of detention with an alternative of 1 million hryvnia bail for a judge of the Volovets District Court in Zakarpattia, who offered to cancel the arrest of 20 cubic metres of timber for a bribe of 1,300 dollars. 4 931 34 Previously in trend: Grafters

Judge Oleksandr Pelykh Judge Pelykh caught taking bribe mobilised into Ukraine’s Armed Forces Judge Oleksandr Pelykh of the Volovets District Court in Zakarpattia region, who was detained while taking a bribe, has been mobilised. 15 117 100 Previously in trend: Grafters

Judge caused a traffic accident in Prykarpattia Judge served with notice of suspicion over fatal road accident in Ivano-Frankivsk region. PHOTOS Under the procedural guidance of the Ivano-Frankivsk Regional Prosecutor’s Office, a judge of the Pidhaitsi District Court in Ternopil region was served with a notice of suspicion for violating traffic safety rules, resulting in the death of a pedestrian and injuries to another person. 6 745 55 Previously in trend: Fatal traffic accidents

Real estate of prosecutor and judge Hrabets Judge-and-prosecutor Hrabets family purchased property with market value of $1 million – media. PHOTO The family of a Kyiv judge and prosecutor has acquired property worth more than one million dollars in recent years. During Russia’s full-scale invasion, Ihor Hrabets, deputy head of the Kyiv Regional Prosecutor’s Office and husband of Svitlana Hrabets, a judge of the Kyiv Regional Commercial Court, along with their relatives, purchased apartments in luxury hotels in Bukovel. What stands out are the prices at which the deals were finalized, simple calculations show that the properties were... 17 286 41

Judge Kropyvna High Anti-Corruption Court sets UAH 5 million bail for judge suspected of illicit enrichment of UAH 16 million The High Anti-Corruption Court partially granted a motion by NABU detectives, endorsed by an SAPO prosecutor, and imposed bail of UAH 5 million as a pretrial measure on a Kyiv judge suspected of illicit enrichment and filing false asset declarations. 2 478 15 Previously in trend: Declaration of false information

NABU exposes judge over illicit enrichment Kyiv judge exposed for illicit enrichment worth UAH 16 million – NABU (updated) The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO) have exposed a Kyiv judge on charges of illicit enrichment and submitting false information in asset declarations. 3 477 27 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine Declaration of false information

HCJ overturns sanction against Judge Litvinova HCJ overturns decision to dismiss Judge Litvinova, who was found to hold Russian citizenship – Anti-Corruption Action Center The High Council of Justice has overturned its decision to dismiss Arina Litvinova, a judge of the dissolved Kyiv District Administrative Court (KDAC), who had earlier been reported by journalists to hold Russian citizenship. 3 903 44 Previously in trend: Russian citizenship of Judge Litvinova

Boiarskyi, who helped hundreds of men avoid serving in the AFU, pleaded guilty Judge from Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi, Boiarskyi, who assisted draft dodgers, received suspended sentence and fines Judge Oleksandr Boiarskyi, who, according to the investigation, helped at least 364 draft dodgers from the Armed Forces of Ukraine to leave the country, pleaded guilty and reached an plea deal with the investigation. 4 476 72 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

Pecherskyi District Court Judge Hrechana Judge Hrechana, who acquitted Tyshlek and closed Tymoshenko’s case, to choose Shabunin’s preventive measure Judge Svitlana Hrechana of the Pecherskyi District Court of Kyiv will decide on the preventive measure for Vitalii Shabunin, head of the Anti-Corruption Center (AntAC). 2 839 16 Previously in trend: Suspicion against Shabunin

Schemes investigation into Portnov’s judges List of judges involved in Portnov’s mafia network — investigation Journalists have uncovered how Andriy Portnov, former Deputy Head of Yanukovych’s Presidential Administration, managed for years to maintain influence over the judiciary and systematically win court cases. They also investigated which judges from the Pechersky District Court of Kyiv and the Kyiv Court of Appeal most frequently heard Portnov’s lawsuits and sided with him. 24 316 105 Previously in trend: Judges from Portnov’s group

Judges accused of corruption mobilise to Defence Forces Judges accused of corruption mobilise to avoid punishment - "Automaidan" Judges accused of corruption have found a way to avoid responsibility. They are mobilising, using the provisions of the law to stop their cases. 5 334 44 Previously in trend: mobilisation of corrupt officials

HCJ dismisses judge Litvinova who was found to have Russian citizenship Judge Litvinova, whose Russian passport was found, dismissed - HCJ The HCJ dismissed Arina Litvinova, a judge of the liquidated Kyiv District Administrative Court, who was found to have Russian citizenship by journalists. 5 255 41

SSU and NABU uncover head of court in Odesa region who helped draft dodgers Helping draft dodgers to escape abroad through fake court decisions: criminal group uncovered in Odesa region. PHOTOS The SSU and the NABU uncovered a large-scale scheme of mobilisation evasion in one of the city district courts of the Odesa region. The chairman of the court, together with his accomplices, helped draft dodgers escape abroad by using fake court decisions on the independent upbringing of a child by a parent liable for military service. 1 687 6

Judge had holiday in Caribbean Judge from Kyiv region, who had holiday in Caribbean under guise of a business trip, and lawyer who helped him to forge documents, will be tried - SBI. PHOTO SBI officers, in cooperation with the SSU, completed an investigation into a judge of the Brovary City District Court who traveled abroad on holiday using forged documents. The investigation into the lawyer who helped him to make the forged documents has also been completed. 19 777 31

Supreme Court of Cassation judge Serhii Zhukov owns property near Kyiv Supreme Court Judge Zhukov lives in $1m estate near Kyiv with vineyards and lakes: all registered to old friends - media. VIDEO+PHOTOS The family of Supreme Court of Cassation judge Serhii Zhukov lives in a 4-hectare estate near Kyiv, where, in addition to houses, there are also lakes and vineyards. Nothing is registered there for Zhukov himself - it all officially belongs to people close to him. 15 875 110

NABU filed a complaint against the judge NABU Director files complaint with HCJ against Pecherskyi court judge: she returned seized funds to unauthorized persons The NABU director filed a complaint with the High Council of Justice asking to bring a judge of the Pecherskyi District Court of Kyiv to disciplinary responsibility.  3 342 10 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine

bihus.info Number of judges and policemen privatised official apartments in Kyiv new buildings - media. PHOTO In recent years, a number of judges and police officers have received and privatised official apartments in Kyiv new buildings provided by the state for their use. Some of them had previously "hidden" their previously acquired private housing, probably to justify the need for official housing. 14 870 81

Judge of the Kyiv District Court of Odesa Alla Malomuzh Odesa judge Malomuzh did not declare rent of apartment in Dubai worth UAH 700 thousand - media. PHOTO Judge of the Kyiv District Court of Odesa, Alla Malomuzh, did not indicate in her declaration the rental of an apartment in the United Arab Emirates worth almost 700,000 hryvnias. 12 548 43 Previously in trend: E-declarations of senior officials

Supreme Court judge Semen Stetsenko has Russian passport Supreme Court judge Stetsenko has Russian passport - sources. DOCUMENT Judge of the Administrative Court of Cassation within the Supreme Court Semen Stetsenko has Russian citizenship. 4 614 19

Judge Arestova, whose Russian passport was found, is fired HCJ dismisses judge Arestova, whose RF passport was found by Schemes The High Council of Justice dismissed judge Liudmyla Arestova of the Donetsk District Administrative Court, whose Russian passport was found by Schemes journalists. 5 150 32

Judges from Kyiv region work in mobile air defence groups Hearing cases during daytime, shooting down drones at night: judges from Kyiv region work in mobile air defence group. PHOTOS A group of judges in Kyiv region joined the mobile air defence group. 6 180 56 Previously in trend: War

Judge Litvinova was suspended Judge Litvinova, whose RF passport was found by Schemes, was temporarily suspended from administering justice by HCJ Judge of the Kyiv District Administrative Court Litvinova Arina Volodymyrivna has been temporarily suspended from the administration of justice based on the decision of the Second Disciplinary Chamber of the High Council of Justice. 6 820 13

схема з ухилення від мобілізації Divorce with deprivation of mother’s rights to child: Donetsk court exposes scheme of evasion from mobilisation - Prosecutor General’s Office. PHOTOS Under the procedural supervision of prosecutors of the Prosecutor General's Office, an assistant judge of the Marinskyi District Court of Donetsk region was served a notice of suspicion on organising illegal trafficking of persons across the state border of Ukraine (Part 3 Art. 332 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine). 12 789 8

Суддя ОАСК Альона Мазур HCJ Disciplinary Chamber submits motion to dismiss KDAC judge Mazur, who "appeared" on tapes with Vovk - AntAC. PHOTO The First Disciplinary Chamber of the High Council of Justice unanimously submitted a motion to dismiss judge of the Kyiv District Administrative Court Alona Mazur. 4 786 2

ВРП звільнила суддю Інну Масло. HCJ dismisses judge of Supreme Administrative Court of Ukraine Maslo, who is suspected of non-declaration of assets worth UAH 7.8 million The High Council of Justice has dismissed Judge of the High Administrative Court of Ukraine Inna Maslo for committing a significant disciplinary offense. Inna Maslo is on the wanted list initiated by the NABU. 1 981 12

суддя Верховного Суду Дашутін Supreme Court Judge Dashutin has no real estate: mother-in-law’s cottage, mother’s apartment and leased car - media. VIDEO Ihor Dashutin is a judge of the Administrative Court of Cassation of the Supreme Court of Ukraine. He has held this position since 2019. Before that, he was a judge in Sumy. Dashutin and his wife Anna do not own any real estate or cars. They use only what belongs to their relatives. 7 180 57 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine

суддя ВАКС Мовчан Anti-Corruption Court judge Movchan visited Russia in 2016 - media In 2016, HACC judge Nataliia Movchan allegedly traveled to Russia to visit her nephew Andrii Tiahlo. 3 839 20

Зловживання у судах Judges Hladysheva and Kuz ask Zelenskyy to respond to 10-year-old intervention in automated distribution of cases in Ivano-Frankivsk District Court of Lviv. DOCUMENT Judge of the Rivne District Court of the Rivne Region Khrystyna Hladysheva and Judge of the Frankiv District Court of Lviv Vasyl Kuz wrote an open letter to the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy, in which they called on the head of state to respond to criminal activity in the Frankiv District Court of Lviv. 5 160 25

суддя-зрадниця Judge Sharko, who sided with Russians after occupation of Kherson region, received salary from state budget for more than year - Slidstvo.info From February 24, 2022, to April 2023, Judge Nataliia Sharko of the Henichesk District Court of Kherson region, who is suspected of treason by law enforcement officers, received salaries from the state budget of Ukraine for almost UAH 1.4 million. 7 048 48

червінський Judge Oleksiienko, who set bail as preventive measure for Chervinskyi, complained about interference in her work - Lawyer Yosypov Judge Iryna Oleksiienko, who, as part of the board, set bail as a preventive measure for Roman Chervinskyi, filed a complaint with the HCJ in connection with interference in her professional activities. 26 807 28

Суддя на Дніпропетровщині замовив викрадення свого бізнес-партнера Supreme Council of Justice suspends Economic Court of Dnipropetrovsk Region judge suspected of kidnapping a business partner. VIDEO Based on SBI materials, a judge of the Economic Court of Dnipropetrovsk region was suspended from administering justice. He is suspected of organising a kidnapping. 1 970 12

суддя,літвінова Judge of liquidated KDAC Litvinova, who was found to have Russian citizenship, is going to resign Judge of the liquidated Kyiv District Administrative Court Arina Litvinova, whose Russian citizenship was previously found by journalists, has submitted her resignation letter to the High Council of Justice. 4 837 23

Аблов Іван син судді ОАСК KDAC judge’s son Ivan Ablov, suspected of murder, is still at large, no measure of restraint has been imposed on him - media On 16 May, the Kyivskyi District Court of Odesa failed to consider the request of the prosecutors of the Odesa Regional Prosecutor’s Office to impose a preventive measure in the form of detention on Ivan Ablov, who is suspected of murder. Ivan Ablov is the son of Yevhen Ablov, a judge of the now liquidated Kyivskyi District Administrative Court. 8 707 63 Incidents

Дружина голови суду Одеси Чванкіна купила квартиру в Маямі Company of wife of Odesa judge Chvankin bought apartment in Miami for UAH 12 million. There was no money for this in declarations - mass media. PHOTOS The head of the Kyiv District Court of Odesa, Serhiy Chvankin, declared his wife’s company in the United States, which owns an apartment worth $310,000 (about UAH 12 million). The earnings of the judge and his wife, a lecturer at the Odesa Law Academy and lawyer Nelly Golubeva, would not allow them to purchase such property. 11 325 115 Incidents

суддя ліквідованого ОАСК поскаржилася прокуратурі на журналіста "Схем" Judge of liquidated KDAC Litvinova files complaint against journalist for revealing her Russian citizenship Arina Litvinova, a judge of the liquidated Kyiv District Administrative Court, filed a complaint to the Prosecutor’s Office and the High Council of Justice against Schemes journalist Heorhii Shabaiev. In her complaint, Litvinova asks the prosecutor’s office to initiate criminal proceedings against the journalist, who had previously found her to have Russian citizenship, under the article "interference in the activities of a judge." 9 005 69 Incidents

ковальчук Judge Kovalchuk, who suspended Rivne Mayor Tretiak, bought Mercedes month later Rivne Court of Appeal judge Nadiia Kovalchuk, who rejected Rivne Mayor Oleksandr Tretiak’s appeal against his one-year suspension from office, subsequently bought a business class car. 8 741 75 Society

суддя,літвінова Judge of liquidated KDAC Litvinova has Russian citizenship and receives monthly salary of 135 thousand UAH while awaiting re-certification - media. PHOTO Arina Litvinova, a judge of the now liquidated Kyiv District Administrative Court, who has a current status as a judge, is a citizen of the Russian Federation. 18 289 100 Incidents

богачук,червінський Kyiv Court of Appeal judges recuse themselves from Chervinskyi case The panel of judges of the Kyiv Court of Appeal, which was to consider the defense’s appeal against the extension of the detention of SOF Colonel Roman Chervinskyi, recused themselves today. 6 469 27 Incidents

любомир,андрійчук Constitutional Court candidate Andriychuk could not say when Constitution was adopted. VIDEO During the interview for the position of a judge of the Economic Court of Zakarpattia region, Liubomyr Andriychuk, a lecturer at Uzhhorod National University, could not answer the question about when the Constitution of Ukraine was adopted. 13 178 107 Society

суддя,білгород-дністровський HACC arrests judge of Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi City District Court suspected of taking bribe to facilitate mobilization evasion The High Anti-Corruption Court has arrested Oleksandr Boiarskyi, a judge of the Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi City District Court, with the possibility of bail of UAH 1 million 59 thousand. 1 403 2 Society

львов,богдан Judge Lvov with Russian passport was reinstated in his position The court reinstated Bohdan Lvov, the head of the Commercial Court of Cassation within the Supreme Court, and ordered him to pay his salary for the period of forced absenteeism. 10 354 119 Incidents

сбу,суддя SSU and NABU expose corruption scheme of men’s illegal departure abroad in Odesa district court: Judge helped fugitives for bribes. PHOTOS The SSU jointly with the NABU eliminated a large-scale corruption scheme in Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi City District Court of Odesa region. It was established that for USD 3.5 thousand, the court made decisions that allowed men of conscription age to avoid mobilisation and go abroad. Court employees and intermediaries were involved in the fraud. 6 229 22 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine Grafters

схеми Judges, MPs, MIA and SBI employees became owners of luxury cars during war - media. PHOTO Skhemy journalists analysed the State Register of Declarations, which was reopened to the public on 10 December, and found a number of civil servants who purchased luxury cars after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Among them are MPs, employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the State Bureau of Investigation, judges of district and appellate administrative courts. 56 167 102 Previously in trend: E-declarations of senior officials

головатий CCU Judge Holovatyi has been elected as Chairman of Subcommittee on Supremacy of Law of Venice Commission At the 137th plenary session of the Venice Commission, the Chairman of the Subcommission on the Supremacy of Law was elected. Serhii Holovatyi was elected as the Chairman. 3 883 22 Ukrainian Politics

олексій,тандир Judge Tandyr, who knocked down and killed National Guard officer, while staying in jail, receives 63 thousand UAH monthly salary Having been in a pre-trial detention center for six months, Judge Oleksii Tandyr receives a salary from the Makarivskyi District Court of Kyiv Region. 7 453 75 Incidents

суд Four judges of the Kyiv Court of Appeal found on a bribe were informed of suspicion, - SAPO On 30 November 2023, the SAPO prosecutors served notice of suspicion to four judges of the Kyiv Court of Appeal who were caught taking a bribe of USD 35,000 for deciding to cancel the seizure of property. 3 824 27 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine

суд Four judges of Kyiv Court of Appeal were detained on bribe in case of "Motor Sich" - mass media (updated) Detectives of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine and prosecutors of the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office detained several judges of the Kyiv Court of Appeal on bribery. 37 916 81 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine

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