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The latest news highlights several significant events involving judges in Ukraine. In Dnipro, four suspects were detained without bail for attacking a judge. In Kyiv, questions arise over judges' financial declarations and undeclared assets. High Anti-Corruption Court selected 22 potential judges pending further qualifications. Further incidents included a judge in Bukovyna involved in bribery, and a Kyiv judge exposed for illicit enrichment of UAH 16 million. Such stories underscore ongoing challenges in the Ukrainian judiciary, with continuing reports of corruption, bribes, and unfinished financial declarations by judges.

What are the recent scandals involving judges in Ukraine?

Recent scandals involving Ukrainian judges include a judge in Kyiv suspected of illicit enrichment by UAH 16 million, and a judge in Bukovyna exposed for inciting bribery. Additionally, a judge in Dnipro was attacked, leading to the detention of four suspects. Transparency International also spotlighted 22 potential judges for the High Anti-Corruption Court, while ongoing investigations scrutinize judges' financial disclosures and undeclared assets.

How are judges in Ukraine being held accountable for corruption?

Judges in Ukraine are being held accountable through investigations by organizations like NABU and SAPO, which expose corruption and bribery cases. Preventive measures, such as detention without bail and high bail amounts, are implemented. Additionally, Transparency International and international experts review potential judges for integrity, and disciplinary actions like suspensions are enforced against those with suspicious activities.

What are the consequences for judges involved in bribery in Ukraine?

Consequences for judges involved in bribery in Ukraine include criminal charges, possible detention, suspension from duties, and disciplinary measures. High-profile cases often lead to public exposure and scrutiny. The judiciary and anti-corruption agencies collaborate to hold corrupt judges accountable, aiming to restore public trust in the legal system.

Who investigates corruption in the Ukrainian judiciary?

Corruption in the Ukrainian judiciary is investigated by several bodies, including the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU), the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO), and the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU). These agencies work to uncover illicit activities, press charges, and enforce measures against corrupt judicial officials, maintaining transparency and integrity within the system.

What role does Transparency International play in Ukraine's judiciary?

Transparency International Ukraine plays a crucial role in promoting integrity and accountability within the Ukrainian judiciary. It monitors judicial selections for fairness and transparency, helps expose corruption and misconduct, and advocates for systemic reforms. Their efforts aim to ensure that judges uphold high ethical standards, reducing corruption influence and increasing public trust in the justice system.

How does the High Anti-Corruption Court in Ukraine operate?

The High Anti-Corruption Court (HACC) in Ukraine operates by adjudicating high-profile corruption cases, often involving public officials and significant financial misconduct. It is supported by international experts and Ukrainian civil society to ensure transparency and objectivity in proceedings. HACC plays a pivotal role in Ukraine's judicial reform efforts, striving to combat corruption effectively and enhance public confidence in the rule of law.

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Judge and his Family Brutally Murdered and Decapitated in Kharkiv Judge and his Family Brutally Murdered and Decapitated in Kharkiv According to preliminary information, the victim is Kharkiv’s Frunze district court judge, his wife, their son and son's girlfriend. All four bodies were beheaded. 59 421 725 Previously in trend: Judge Trofimov Murder

коррупция саакашвили "Mafia and mutual cover-up runs everything here," Saakashvili commented on release of two policemen who were caught red-handed on a bribe Governor of the Odessa region Mikheil Saakashvili considers decision of the judge in the case of the policemen bribe-takers illegitimate. 167 173 703 Previously in trend: Odesa Governor Saakashvili

порошенко Ukraine needs rule of law, not mob rule, - Poroshenko The rule of law should prevail in Ukraine. Putting pressure on judges must come to an end. 49 571 529 Ukrainian Politics

набу Judge nabbed receiving 500,000 hryvnia bribe opens fire and escapes using immunity, - NABU National Anti-corruption Bureau Director Artem Sytnyk reported President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko on a high-profile case of a judge, who was caught receiving a 500,000 hryvnia bribe. 250 181 515 Incidents

ткаченко судьи галаган Kropyvnytskyi Court of Appeal acquits judge Halahan arrested for drunk driving, - volunteer Sinitsyn The Kropyvnytskyi City Court of Appeal acquitted Judge Oleksii Halahan apprehended for drunk driving by the patrol police. 111 397 494 Previously in trend: Ukraine's new police Drunk driving

кицюк Judge Kytsiuk slanders police officers and lies to Judicial Council on circumstances of her detention, - patrol police head Zhukov Patrol police officers who detained Solomianskyi court Judge Viktoria Kytsiuk might be charged with criminal offense for exceeding of power. 192 410 450 Ukrainian Politics

суд правосудие Presidential Administration says complete replacement of all judges not possible: "You won't find 8,000 new judges" Deputy head of the Presidential Administration Oleksii Filatov believes it is not possible to completely replace the entire judicial manpower in Ukraine. 25 808 431 Ukrainian Politics

судья буран judge buran Ill-famed judge-grafter Buran disappeared from hospital, - media Judge of the Malynovskyi district court of Odesa Oleksii Buran, who employed firearms against NABU detectives during his detention and later fled taking advantage of his immunity, has disappeared from the hospital, where he was taken to treat his injuries. 109 291 404 Previously in trend: Corrupt judge Buran

снайпер мамалуй "I'll personally come after you and hang you upside down on Prymorskyi Boulevard," - Kharkiv judge and ATO veteran Mamalui replied to letter of Sevastopol judge-traitor The Commercial Court of the Kharkiv region received request for service of documents from the Kremlin-controlled ‘Arbitration Court of the City of Sevastopol’. The accomplices of the occupying authorities of Sevastopol requested to serve a Ukrainian company the ‘notice of claim’ lodged against it. Judge of the mentioned Kharkiv court, a former anti-terrorist operation (ATO) participant, sniper Oleksandr Mamalui replied to this letter. 159 470 391 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

дом даниловой мальвины Robbers take $500,000 from house of economic court Judge Danylova About $500,000 in cash, a non-lethal piston and a rifle have been stolen from the house of judge of Superior Economic Court of Ukraine Malvina Danylova. During the robbery, three criminals tied the judge and her partner up. 107 175 326 Previously in trend: E-declarations of senior officials

корбан чаус "This bastard still managed to escape," - MP Bereza about corrupt Judge Chaus The whereabouts of Judge Mykola Chaus who has been recently caught red-handed accepting a $150,000 bribe is unknown. 91 359 323 Previously in trend: Grafters

Parubii urges to oust judges who released high-ranking prosecutors on bail The judges who have released two senior prosecutors suspected of taking bribes on bail should be removed from office. 31 772 313 Ukrainian Politics

Ukraine Ukraine's Public Integrity Council ceases partaking in judges' re-evaluation Public Integrity Council of Ukraine (PIC) says it is terminating participation in the re-evaluation of judges. 67 540 313 Incidents

Kyiv court judge files claim against Poroshenko Kyiv court judge files claim against Poroshenko A judge of Kyiv's District Administrative Court has filed a lawsuit against Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko. 39 542 307 Ukrainian Politics

колмогоров MP Friz demands all charges against border guard Kolmohorov be dropped, his judges be screened for ties with terrorists Petro Poroshenko Bloc (PPB) faction MP Iryna Friz urges the Security Service of Ukraine to screen certain judges of the Prymorskyi district court of Mariupol for possible ties to terrorist organizations and separatists after they have sentenced border guard Serhii Kolmogorov to 13 years in prison for fulfilling his duty. She also called to overturn Kolmohorov’s conviction. 77 088 272 Ukrainian Politics

киреев Poroshenko dismissed four judges, infamous Kireiev among them Poroshenko has fired judge of the Pichersk district court of Kyiv Kireiev. 24 949 260 Ukrainian Politics

данилова мальвіна $500,000 stolen from economic court judge not included in e-declaration Judge of the Supreme Economic Court Malvina Danylova did not include in her income statement the $500,000 recently taken from her house by robbers. 127 614 260 Previously in trend: E-declarations of senior officials

набу "Let him put the gun down, I don't want to hurt anyone," - video of search of Odesa judge Buran's house NABU press service has released an operative video of the special operation to detain judge of the Malynovskyi district court of Odesa Oleksii Buran, suspected of bribery. 117 608 230 Previously in trend: Corrupt judge Buran

судья зварич Odesa judge who was found out bribe-taker by NABU attempted suicide, - head of Judicial Council The Judicial Council has announced a suicide attempt by Malynovskyi district of Odesa city judge Oleksii Buran, who is suspected of bribe-taking. 55 447 226 Incidents

кицюк царевич Tsarevych Kitsiuk Rada approved arrest of notorious judges Tsarevych, Kitsiuk, and Vovk The Verkhovna Rada approved the arrest and detention (taking into custody) of the Kyiv Pechersk district court judges Serhii Vovk, Viktor Kitsiuk, and Oksana Tsarevych. 84 031 204 Ukrainian Politics

кс Constitutional Court cancels limit on lifetime payouts to judges On Friday, June 10, the Constitutional Court of Ukraine issued its judgement on constitutional submissions by the Supreme Court regarding the constitutionality of certain provisions of the law on judicial system and status of judges of July 7, 2010 No. 2453-VI as well as the provisions of paragraph 5, section 3 of the final provisions of the law of Ukraine on amendments to certain legislative acts of Ukraine on retirement of March 2, 2015 No. 213-VIII. 63 244 203 Ukrainian Politics

судья хайбулаев Photo of judge Ali Khaybulayev, who convicted Savchenko to 22 years in prison, posted online Presiding judge of the Donetsk city court of the Rostov region, Russia Ali Khaybulayev, together with his colleagues Leonid Stepanenko and Yevgeniya Chernysh, have sentenced Ukrainian pilot Nadiia Savchenko for 22 years. 99 098 198 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

Judge Bobrovnyk who handled cases against Nasirov and Onyshchenko passed away Judge Bobrovnyk who handled cases against Nasirov and Onyshchenko passed away Judge of Solomianskyi district court of Kyiv Oleksandr Bobrovnyk passed away at the age of 37. The cause for his death is still unknown. 36 724 192 Incidents

вр судья Rada elected judges who persecuted Euromaidan protesters: some activists also voted for their appointment, - journalist On May 21, people’s deputies voted on appointment of judges. Among those elected there were judges who sentenced activists of Euromaidan and Demalians political party for having picketed Mezhyhiria [former president Yanukovych’s residence – Ed.]. These judges have also banned protest actions during Euromaidan events in different regions of Ukraine. Among the deputies who voted for their appointment, there were those who used to be the Euromaidan activists themselves. 40 660 189 Ukrainian Politics

коррупция недвижимость судья Family of judges in Zakarpattia lives above means, becomes object of public scrutiny Judge families are a widespread occurrence among Ukrainian servants of Themis. Public activists believe lifestyles of such families should be scrutinized and analyzed in detail. 90 630 181 Photo News

парламент Rada adopts presidential bill on judicial system and status of judges The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has adopted as a basis and as a whole the presidential bill No. 4734 on judicial system and status of judges. 51 321 180 Ukrainian Politics

Court places rich kid Kalynovskyi under house arrest The Shevchenko district court in Kyiv dismissed the motion by member of the Prosecutor General's Office to extend pretrial detention of Serhii Kalynovskyi accused of committing a deadly road accident. 48 320 170 Previously in trend: Rich kids on roads

судья фаргош Judge Farkosh, who issued order for Kozachenko search, previously released Kharkiv's mayor Kernes from arrest - Journalist Resolution on search at apartment of the Ministry of Justice purge department head Kozachenko was adopted by judge Farkosh, who previously ran scandalous cases of "beating" a "Berkut soldier" by teacher Moskalenko during her eviction from her home in Pechersk district of Kyiv, as well as released Kharkiv's notorious mayor Kernes from arrest. 48 851 170 Ukrainian Politics

вовк vovk Infamous Kyiv court judge Vovk reinstated Disreputable judge of the Pechersk district court of Kyiv is hearing cases again. 25 758 170 Kyiv News

суд судья правосудие Korban case: request for recusal of Judge Chaus not considered, hearing continues Judge Oksana Birsa left without consideration the request of UKROP party leader Hennadii Korban about recusal of Judge Mykola Chaus, who is considering the case of changing the politician's preventing measure from home arrest to detention. 14 385 169 Ukrainian Politics

взятка Two judges nabbed trying to bribe anti-corruption prosecutor Kholodnytskyi with $300,000 The Prosecutor General's Office together with the Security Service of Ukraine have apprehended the chairman of the Kirovskii District Court of Dnipro and a judge of the same court who tried to bribe the head of the Special Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office Nazar Kholodnytskyi. 164 284 169 Previously in trend: Grafters

District Administrative Court Elects Vovk As Its Head District Administrative Court Elects Vovk As Its Head The Kyiv District Administrative Court elected Pavlo Vovk as the head of the court. 18 426 168 Previously in trend: Searches in Kyiv District Administrative Court

судья гольник Poltava judge Holnyk says unknown persons attacked her, police check information Judge of Poltava court Larysa Holnyk says she was attacked by unidentified individuals. Local police check the information. 26 661 166 Incidents

чаус Dniprovskyi district court judge Chaus caught accepting $150,000 bribe, - NABU Aug. 9, 2016, detectives of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) under the supervision of procedural prosecutors of the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAP) apprehended a judge of the Dniprovskyi district court of Kyiv who was extorting and obtained an unlawful benefit in the amount of $150,000. 132 871 166 Previously in trend: Grafters

квитченко New judge to apply measure of restraint for Nasirov will be chosen today, - Solomianskyi District Court The court will be choosing the measure of restraint for the detained head of the State Fiscal Service Roman Nasirov on Monday, March 6. 55 153 163 Previously in trend: Trial of Nasirov

“LPR” militants capture Ukrainian judge heading to his father's funeral The militants abducted Judge of the Appeal Court of the Luhansk region Vitalii Rudenko three weeks ago when he was heading to his father's funeral in Krasnodon in the territory uncontrolled by the Ukrainian government. 43 958 161 Incidents

авто дтп кс Ukraine Constitutional Court Head Baulin taken to intensive care unit after car accident The Constitutional Court press office confirmed information that its Chairman Yurii Baulin got in the accident in the Poltava region yesterday. 78 582 157 Incidents

суд взятка чернушенко Son of the head of Kyiv Appeals Court detained, - Prosecutor's Office July 2, 2015 investigators of the Prosecutor General's Office of Ukraine together with the SBU officers pursuant to Art. 208 of the Criminal Code detained the author of SMS-messages being the son of the head of the Kyiv Appeals Court A. Chernushenko. These SMS-messages contained instructions on decisions in cases of the Kyiv Appeals Court, received by the judge of the Kyiv Appeals Court A. Chernushenko. 69 958 157 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine

Vanity Fair: Luxury Watches at Judges Congress. The Judge who Lost Yanukovych’s Criminal Cases is Wearing $32,000 Watch Vanity Fair: Luxury Watches at Judges Congress. The Judge who Lost Yanukovych’s Criminal Cases is Wearing $32,000 Watch Ukrainian judges have long been considered well-off people. Once again it was proved by a judge of the Constitutional Court Viacheslav Ovcharenko, who was not careful to show off a watch for 32.4 thousand dollars. 29 523 156 Previously in trend: Oligarch Life

декларация судья данилова мальвина Superior Economic Court Judge Danylova 'forgot' to declare elite house of her partner, son's companies, and thousands of dollars in cash, - PROSUD Judge of the Superior Economic Court and candidate to the new Supreme Court Malvina Danylova together with her son has accumulated solid wealth and purchased posh real estate property and luxurious cars without working a single year in business. 70 376 151 Photo News

The prosecution agency conducts a search in Pechersk district court of Kyiv Kyiv prosecution authorities conduct a search in the Pechersk district court of Kyiv. 52 004 149 Incidents

ocean The Pechersky Court lifted arrest of the shopping and entertainment center owned by Russian oligarch and Putin’s friend Arkady Rotenberg The trade and manufacturing center is linked to a Russian oligarch who finances the war against Ukraine. 25 138 148 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia

люстрация евромайдан мельничук вксс Judge Melnychuk, supporter of Euromaidan ban, successfully assessed by qualification commission The High Qualification Commission of Judges of Ukraine (VKKS) has found no reasons to deny Volodymyr Melnychuk's lifetime appointment to the post of judge. Melnychuk is known for supporting the court decision prohibiting public rallies in downtown Kyiv in late 2013-early 2014. 32 533 141 Previously in trend: Investigation of crimes against Maidan

Judicial reform will not work until several hundred judges are behind bars - Turchynov The National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine will appeal to the Parliament with an initiative to lift the immunity of judges. 25 897 141 World

дбр Judge Tandyr, who shot down National Guardsman in Kyiv, refused to pass examination, - SBI The State Bureau of Investigation opened an investigation into a road accident in Kyiv, where Judge Tandyr ran over a National Guardsman to death. 18 344 141 Incidents

судья террористы лнр "LPR"-employed judge Kravchenko claims Ukrainian retirement benefit Judges-collaborators, who violated the oath and chose to serve for the terrorist "LPR," persist in trying to keep their right to retire on general grounds stipulated by the Ukrainian legislation. 61 763 139 Ukrainian Politics

The greatest resistance and sabotage of punishment for those responsible for crimes against Maidan activists is observed in juridical system – Poroshenko Changes to the Constitution in terms of judicial reform, which will provide a total purge of courts, are required to complete the cases on crimes against Maidan activists. 7 426 137 Previously in trend: Investigation of crimes against Maidan

судья сокуренко Judge Sokurenko, who lifted arrest of 13 million corrupt francs, owns house in downtown Kyiv and two expensive cars Kyiv Appeal Court judge Dmytro Sokurenko, known to have previously worked in Donetsk and ruled to lift the arrest of Liechtenstein accounts of infamous judge Artur Yemelianov's wife, is living high. 57 652 136 Photo News

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