Measure
2.1.3.1.1.
Drafting and submitting to the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine a draft law that:
1) provides for the right to appeal with the High Council of Justice the decisions of the Disciplinary Chamber without obtaining the permission of the Disciplinary Chamber for such an appeal;
2) defines substantiated and balanced requirements for candidates for positions at the secretariat of the High Council of Justice, which would make it possible to ensure the conformity of the candidates to the criteria of competency, integrity, and professional ethics;
3) defines the procedure for participation by the Public Council on Integrity in the review of disciplinary complaints, particularly those concerning unscrupulous conduct by a judge, any conduct by a judge that tarnishes the status of a judge or undermines the authority of justice, abuse of the status of a judge to unjust enrichment by the judge or third parties, or declaration of knowingly false (including incomplete) statements in the declaration of integrity of the judge;
4) defines the procedure for reviewing disciplinary complaints that—at the time of entry into force by the Law of Ukraine dated July 14, 2021, No. 1635-IX On Amendments to Select Legislative Acts of Ukraine Pertaining to the Procedure of Election (Appointment) to Positions of Members of the High Council of Justice and the Activities of Disciplinary Inspectors of the High Council of Justice and until the creation of the service of disciplinary inspectors—were being reviewed by members of the High Council of Justice, as well as cases the review of which had been commenced by Disciplinary Chambers of the High Council of Justice, complaints against decisions to bring a judge or prosecutor to administrative liability which were being examined by the High Council of Justice prior to the aforementioned period (17 percent)
Measure status:
The measure is aimed at achieving ESR:
2.1.3.1. The disciplinary body in the justice system, formed on the basis of a competitive selection process held by an independent committee, promptly and fairly considers disciplinary cases against judges
Problem solving:
2.1.3. Lack of effective mechanisms for maintaining the integrity of the judiciary and responding to established facts of influence, pressure on judges and interference in their activities
Deadlines:
Responsible implementors (authorities):
Ministry of Justice of Ukraine
High Council of Justice
Sources of funding:
state budget
Volumes of financing (thousand UAH):
within the established budget allocations for the relevant year
Performance indicator:
The draft law has been submitted to the Parliament of Ukraine.
In accordance with the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 1194 On Amendments to the State Anti-Corruption Programme for 2023-2025 dated 18 October 2024, the content of the measure was amended.