As Ukraine continues its path toward European integration while defending itself against Russian aggression, the strength of its democratic institutions remains paramount.
Among these institutions, the Constitutional Court plays a unique role in protecting citizens’ rights and maintaining the rule of law.
Yet today, this crucial judicial body still lacks the judges needed for full functionality, with six out of 18 seats remaining vacant.
This situation, while concerning in any circumstances, takes on particular importance as Ukraine works to show its commitments as an EU candidate country.
Ukraine’s tainted judges get a helping hand from law enforcement to stay in office
As Ukraine struggles to reform its tainted judiciary, investigators and top officials are allegedly helping controversial judges to keep their seats. As part of the judicial reform, the High Qualification Commission was scheduled to vet 41 judges, including those from Ukraine’s two most dubious courts — the Pechersk Court and the
Oleg Sukhov
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