Measure
2.1.1.2.1. Conducting the assessment of conformity of the candidates for positions of members of the High Council of Justice to the requirements of professional ethics and integrity
Measure status:
Actual execution date:
28.04.2023
The measure is aimed at achieving ESR:
2.1.1.2. The integrity of new members of the High Council of Justice and the High Qualification Commission of Judges of Ukraine is evaluated by an independent committee, and the current members of the High Council of Justice have been evaluated for conformity to the requirements of integrity and professional ethics; the new members of the High Council of Justice and the High Qualification Commission of Judges of Ukraine meet these requirements; the issue of dismissal of members who fall short of these requirements has been considered
Problem solving:
2.1.1. There is a social trend towards a declining level of trust in the justice system. The law does not define integrity as a qualification requirement for members of the High Council of Justice and the High Qualification Commission of Judges of Ukraine
Deadlines:
Responsible implementors (authorities):
Sources of funding:
state budget
Volumes of financing (thousand UAH):
within the established budget allocations for the relevant year
Performance indicator:
The opinions on the conformity to the criteria of professional ethics and integrity in respect of each candidate for a vacant position of a member of the High Council of Justice have been issued to the appointing agencies and made public.
Implementing status
Progress/Result of implementation:
The measure is implemented. In particular, the Ethics Council conducted interviews with candidates for the vacant positions of a member of the High Council of Justice from the All-Ukrainian conference of prosecutors, the President of Ukraine and a congress of representatives of legal higher education and research institutions. The decision on compliance or non-compliance with the criteria of professional ethics and integrity of each of the candidates was published on the official website. The decision of the Ethics Council on approving the lists of candidates recommended for appointment to the position of a member of the High Council of Justice was published as well.