Measure
2.1.1.2.3.
Drafting and submitting to the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine a draft law that:
1) amends Article 951 of the Law of Ukraine On the Judicial System and Status of Judges regarding the inclusion of civil society representatives in the competitive selection committee (instead of international experts pursuant to Clause 50 of Section XII “Final and Transitional Provisions” of said Law);
2) amends Article 91 of the Law of Ukraine On the High Council of Justice regarding the inclusion of civil society representatives in the Ethics Council (instead of international experts pursuant to Clause 231 of Section III “Final and Transitional Provisions” of said Law).
Measure status:
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):
Ministry of Justice of Ukraine
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.