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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:

Not implemented

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:

01.01.2024 - 31.07.2024

Responsible implementors (authorities):

The main implementer: National Agency on Corruption Prevention
co-implementors:
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.

Implementing status

Progress/Result of implementation:

Продовжується підготовка законопроекту.

Monitoring results (quarterly):

28.10.2024:
The measure has not been implemented
01.08.2024:
There is progress in the implementation of the measure
09.05.2024:
Implementation of the measure has started on time

Key sources of assessment:

Additional sources of information: