The final decision of the High Council of Judges on the appointment of new Supreme Court judges is expected in the coming weeks.
This will be a historic opportunity for Ukraine to bring justice reforms in the country to a new level.
The EU has closely followed the selection process and has lent considerable support to the matter.
It is now for the High Council of Justice to ensure that only those candidates, whose integrity, independence and professional record are beyond doubt, are appointed as judges.
If this high standard is applied, it may well happen that not all of the foreseen 120 positions will be filled this year, but the Supreme Court can already start its operations if at least 65 judges are appointed. The appointment of even a few judges with tainted integrity risks compromising the credibility of the entire reform.
The creation of the new Supreme Court is a unique chance to rekindle public trust in the judiciary which Ukraine cannot afford to miss.
Read more:
- “Ukraine finally to have independent judiciary.” Interview with Head of Qualification Commission of Judges
- Here’s a hit parade of judges who might return the worst days of Ukrainian justice
- Will Ukraine finally have a new judiciary? Explained by the Public Integrity Council
- Here’s a hit parade of judges who might return the worst days of Ukrainian justice
- “Ukraine’s former judicial system crumbles” – lawyer who made it to the new Supreme Court