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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 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 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. 5 010 34 Previously in trend: Grafters

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 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. 15 961 110

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

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 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. 2 038 12

любомир,андрійчук Constitutional Court candidate Andriychuk could not say when Constitution was adopted 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. 13 277 107 Society

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

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

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

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 ефремов Yefremov’s lawyers challenge prosecutor as defendant says case trumped up, refuses to call Russia aggressor state The defense of former Party of Regions MP Oleksandr Yefremov requested the prosecutor to be recused at today’s session of the Pechersk district court of Kyiv. The defendant reiterated that the case against him was trumped up. 28 838 73 Previously in trend: Arrest of Yefremov

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

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

швец shvets SBU searched premises of Supreme Economic Court Judge Shvets, found Hungarian passport and $300,000 The officers of the Security Service of Ukraine recorded Judge of the Supreme Economic Court Viktor Shvets accepting a bribe. Large amounts of money and a Hungarian passport were found as the law enforcers raided his office and home. 71 387 134 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine

гпу Lutsenko personally served indictment against Supreme Economic Court judge Shvets Prosecutor General of Ukraine Yurii Lutsenko personally handed an indictment against judge of the Supreme Economic Court of Ukraine Viktor Shvets, charging him with criminal offenses. 57 087 112 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine Prosecutor General Lutsenko

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

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

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

судья полиция кравец Ex-judge Kravets fined UAH 510 for parking on crosswalk Former judge of the Shevchenkivskyi district court of Kyiv Dmytro Kravets has been fined after parking on a crosswalk outside the Supreme Court of Ukraine. 28 871 25 Previously in trend: Police workdays

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

Judicial immunity should not imply permissiveness, - SBU on actions of Odesa's grafter Buran Odesa judge Oleksii Buran, who opened fire at NABU detectives during his detention, has directly violated the law. 17 098 21 Previously in trend: Corrupt judge Buran

мосийчук Court denies motion of Mosiichuk defense to challenge the judge The Pechersk district court in Kyiv have turned down the appeal of the defense of Radical Party MP Ihor Mosiichuk to disqualify the judge. 13 157 112 Previously in trend: Detention of Mosiichuk

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

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