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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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Ex-Judge Tsarevych appealed her dismissal and filed claim against president, - Ukrainski Novyny Dismissed Judge Tsarevych intends to get back to her post. 13 193 73 Ukrainian Politics

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. 4 591 72 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

наручники Supreme Economic Court judge Shvets apprehended while taking large bribe, - SBU Judge of Ukraine's Supreme Economic Court Viktor Shvets was apprehended March 24 due to suspicion of bribery. 39 493 71 Incidents

суд фемида New law on judiciary and status of judges signed by President Poroshenko President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko has signed the Law of Ukraine “On judiciary and status of judges.” The bill’s task is to implement new constitutional principles of delivery of justice with the purpose of securing independence and de-politicization of judicial power, strengthening its responsibility to the public, increasing of the public’s role in control over decency and ethical conduct of judges, and optimization of the judiciary system. 17 158 71 Previously in trend: Amendments to Constitution

суд фемида правосудие Jury declared "'DPR' court chief" not guilty Selydove city court of the Donetsk region has declared "chief of the court of the 'DPR'" [self-styled republic in Donbas] Eduard Yakubovsky not guilty in absentia over lack of crime evidence. 33 516 70 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

High Council of Justice refuses to remove judge Vovk from duties High Council of Justice refuses to remove judge Vovk from duties The High Council of Justice (HCJ) has refused to satisfy the motion of the Prosecutor General of Ukraine to suspend the judge of the Kyiv District Administrative Court Pavlo Vovk in connection with the investigation of the criminal proceedings. 6 770 70 Ukrainian Politics

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." 9 079 69 Incidents

Congress of judges dismisses Constitutional Court judge Bryntsev The 13th Congress of judges has dismissed Constitutional Court judge Vasyl Bryntsev. 12 573 67 Ukrainian Politics

просуд Automaidan activists launch PROSUD project to monitor judges All-Ukrainian Automaidan NGO has presented its new project PROSUD aimed at monitoring judges. 28 620 66 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine

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. 8 759 63 Incidents

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. 31 752 62 Ukrainian Politics

10 days left for PGO to arrest Constitutional Court judges who conferred dictatorial powers on Yanukovych, – MP Soboliev The Prosecutor General’s Office (PGO) has 10 days to arrest the judges of the Constitutional Court who granted dictatorial powers to ex-President Viktor Yanukovych. 28 139 60 Incidents

царевич High Council of Justice sanctions Judge Tsarevych’s dismissal for unlawful decisions against Automaidan activists The High Council of Justice of Ukraine has endorsed the dismissal of Judge of the Pechersk district court of Kyiv Oksana Tsarevych for taking unlawful decisions against the Automaidan activists during the Revolution of Dignity. 17 682 59 Incidents

Liechtenstein unfroze 13 million francs on accounts of Yanukovych-era judge, - Deutche Welle 13 million Swiss francs on the Liechtenstein accounts of allegedly corrupt Ukrainian judge Artur Yemelianov and his wife have been unfrozen. According to Liechtenstein's law enforcement, this happened because Ukraine failed to prove the illegality of the money origin. In turn, the Prosecutor General's Office notes that the funds can not be frozen by Ukrainian court as Liechtenstein does not provide necessary information requested by Ukrainian law enforcers. 14 756 58 Ukrainian Politics

Judge in Lutsenko Case Received 100,000 USD Apartment Judge in Lutsenko Case Received 100,000 USD Apartment Judge Tetiana Shyroian, which was appointed to preside the case of Yurii Lutsenko in the Supreme Special Court received an apartment worth about 800 thousand hryvnia (100 USD). 8 283 58 Previously in trend: Lutsenko Cases

"It is vengeance taken on MPs, president, and society for judicial reform," lawmaker Ariev commented on reasons for lustration law abolition The possible abolition of the law on lustration may be caused by the judges’ desire to take vengeance for amendments to the Constitution of Ukraine in terms on justice recently adopted by the Verkhovna Rada. 32 700 58 Ukrainian Politics

дтп,суддя,тандир Prosecutor’s Office: Judge who drunkenly drove to death National Guard officer at Kyiv checkpoint is served notice of suspicion Head of one of district courts of Kyiv region was served a notice of suspicion on committing a fatal road accident while being in a state of alcohol intoxication (Part 3 Art. 286-1 of Criminal Code of Ukraine). 9 004 57 Previously in trend: Drunk driving

суддя Верховного Суду Дашутін Supreme Court Judge Dashutin has no real estate: mother-in-law’s cottage, mother’s apartment and leased car - media 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. 7 245 57 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine

суд взятка чернушенко SBU to check up Judge Chernushenko's decisions after his text messaging went public Security Service of Ukraine initiated check up of decisions made by the head of Kyiv Appeal Court Anton Chernushenko, which decisions were subject of earlier published text messaging of the judge. 29 440 56 Incidents

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 A group of judges in Kyiv region joined the mobile air defence group. 6 255 56 Previously in trend: War

Judge caused a traffic accident in Prykarpattia Judge served with notice of suspicion over fatal road accident in Ivano-Frankivsk region 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. 6 917 55 Previously in trend: Fatal traffic accidents

ващук роман If Ukraine was making blockbuster about superheroes, they would be judges and prosecutors: be kind of buried and resurrect, - Canadian Ambassador on fight with corruption Canadian Ambassador in Ukraine Roman Waschuk announced decrease of corruption level in the NJSC Naftohaz Ukrainy. However, general positive changes in the corruption sphere are practically invisible. 18 808 54 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine

овчаренко холодницкий подберезный Bail of 5 million hryvnia posted for Judge Pidbereznyi, suspected of bribing SAP head Kholodnytskyi Prosecution says Hennadii Pidbereznyi's accomplice, former judge Nataliia Ovcharenko, remains in pretrial detention center. 21 624 54 Previously in trend: Grafters

The Main Witness in Pavlichenko Case Admits Pressure from Investigators: Real Killer Does Not Look Like Them The Main Witness in Pavlichenko Case Admits Pressure from Investigators: Real Killer Does Not Look Like Them The main witness in the case of Pavlichenko family Oleksii Naumets admitted that he had been pressured by the investigators. 8 195 53 Previously in trend: Pavlichenko Case

Law enforcers requested 45 times more search warrants in 2017 compared to 2012 Law enforcers requested 45 times more search warrants in 2017 compared to 2012 118,884 requests to carry out searches at homes and other premises associated with suspects were filed to courts in 2017 (compared to 2,645 in 2012), and 257,744 motions to get temporary access to property and documents (with 10,152 in 2012). About 85 percent of such petitions were granted by the courts. 16 811 53 Incidents

Judge-grafter Buran assures he opened fire in heat of passion: “I cannot even use gun properly” Judge of the Malynovskyi district court in Odesa Oleksii Buran, accused of bribe extortion and armed attack on law enforcers, said that he was in the heat of passion, when he opened fire at the NABU detectives during his arrest. 9 485 52 Previously in trend: Corrupt judge Buran

PGO prepares five suspicion notices to leadership, judges of Kyiv PGO prepares five suspicion notices to leadership, judges of Kyiv's District Administrative Court The Department for Special Investigations at Ukraine's Prosecutor General's Office (PGO) has prepared five suspicion notices to the leadership and judges of Kyiv's District Administrative Court, the head of the department. 7 982 51 Previously in trend: Investigation of crimes against Maidan

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. 7 115 48

анатолій,нагорний Defending Ukraine, the chairman of the Vaselivskyi district court of Zaporizhzhya region Anatoly Nagorny died On 15 November 2023, Anatoly Oleksandrovych Nagorny, Chairman of the Vaselivskyi District Court of Zaporizhzhia Region, died while defending Ukraine. 15 534 48 War in Ukraine

Savchenko to be tried by panel of three judges, - lawyer Feygin The court in the city of Donetsk in the Rostov region of the Russian Federation have granted the petition of the Ukrainian pilot Nadiya Savchenko’s defense regarding the consideration of her case by a panel of three judges. 5 674 47 Incidents

суд судья правосудие Parliament dismissed 227 judges The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has adopted a decree "On judges dismissal." 25 873 45 Ukrainian Politics

буран Court to decide on preventive measure against judge-grafter Buran today, - Ukrainski Novyny Today, April 1, court will choose a preventive measure against judge of the Malynovskyi district court of Odesa Oleksii Buran. 6 954 44 Previously in trend: Corrupt judge Buran

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. 3 989 44 Previously in trend: Russian citizenship of Judge Litvinova

судья Judge who sanctioned investigation into 'diamond prosecutors' case under pressure by General Prosecutor's Office, - Deputy Prosecutor General Sakvarelidze Judge Mariia Pryndiuk, who had sanctioned investigative activities in criminal proceeding against 'diamond prosecutors' has been called for questioning three times. She is being pressed. 26 338 44 Previously in trend: Corruption in Prosecutor General's Office

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. 5 420 44 Previously in trend: mobilisation of corrupt officials

Ukrainian judges 'not able to live by transparent European standards,' - MP Yemets Judges of Ukraine's Supreme Court are trying to sabotage the judicial reform for they 'don't want to live transparently' and are not capable of self-cleansing. 14 752 43 Previously in trend: Amendments to Constitution

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 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. 12 607 43 Previously in trend: E-declarations of senior officials

парламент “We had emotionally charged meeting, dismissed 29 judges,” - Parubii closes Rada session The speaker reminded that the next meeting of Ukrainian parliament members will be held next Tuesday. 22 995 42 Incidents

Real estate of prosecutor and judge Hrabets Judge-and-prosecutor Hrabets family purchased property with market value of $1 million – media 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... 17 438 41

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. 5 330 41

наб Head of district court nabbed red-handed with bribe in Rivne region, - NAB On Thursday, Dec. 24, the detectives of Ukraine's National Anti-Corruption Bureau jointly with police and the SBU apprehended the head of one of the district courts in the Rivne region while receiving a bribe. 16 181 40 Incidents

хозсуд Economic Court of Kyiv administration building searched after judge nabbed, - prosecutor general's press secretary Sarhan Law enforcers are conducting searches in the Economic Court of Kyiv building. A judge of the court was apprehended for bribe extortion earlier. 21 671 39 Previously in trend: Grafters

вккс High Qualification Commission of Judges approved rating of candidates to Supreme Court of Ukraine The High Qualification Commission of Judges has approved the rating list of 120 candidates for the posts within the Supreme Court of Ukraine. 13 880 38 Ukrainian Politics

суд court Over 13 million Swiss francs frozen on Liechtenstein accounts of Ukrainian judge, - State Financial Monitoring Service The State Financial Monitoring Service of Ukraine and the Financial Intelligence Unit of Liechtenstein have established five companies owned by Ukrainians, registered in Panama and Liechtenstein and with accounts in banks of Liechtenstein and Latvia. Significant amounts of money of dubious origin have been accumulated on the accounts of these companies for a long period of time. 27 779 38 Economics

холодницкий NABU files proceedings against Solomianskyi court Head Sheremetieva for dragging out Nasirov case, - Kholodnytskyi The Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAP) says the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) has initiated a criminal investigation against Solomianskyi district court of Kyiv Head Liudmyla Sheremetieva and is now determining its jurisdiction. 24 329 37 Previously in trend: Trial of Nasirov

President Zelenskyi appoints 27 judges to local courts President Zelenskyi appoints 27 judges to local courts President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyi has appointed 27 judges to local general courts. 6 559 36 Ukrainian Politics

бюджет порошенко врачи учителя Poroshenko initiates Rada’s extraordinary session to dismiss judges-oathbreakers before Sept. 30 President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko called on the leadership of the Verkhovna Rada to hold an extraordinary session to dismiss judges who violated oath. 16 265 36 Ukrainian Politics

татьков емельянов Higher Economic Court top officials indicted for organizing judicial fraud in 2011-2014, - Lutsenko The criminal proceedings involve some 7,000 instances of illegal human interference with the automated case picking system and intrusion into the work of judges with a view to making them rule in favor of criminals. 23 497 35 Ukrainian Politics

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