I read news that an appellate court overturned a first instance decision on grounds not mentioned in the appeal, and the Supreme Court sent the case back for a new hearing. If a similar situation happens to me – can an appellate court rule based on circumstances not in the appeal or not considered in the first instance? Is this legal, and what should I do in such a case?
I understand that the competition for judicial positions in the Odesa Court of Appeal involves special interviews and qualification assessments. I would like to know what specific requirements and criteria a candidate must meet to confirm their ability to become an appellate court judge, and are there any common reasons why participation in the competition may be terminated or postponed?
Does the High Council of Justice have the right to submit a proposal to the President of Ukraine on the appointment of judges to the courts of appeal without a competition?
In your opinion, can a candidate's admission to full-time graduate school during the war be grounds for denial of appointment to the position of appellate court judge?
I am trying to understand the situation with the High Council of Justice, where there is a conflict regarding the recommendations of competition winners to the courts of appeal. I would like to know whether a member of the High Council of Justice can appeal the decision on the recommendation for the position of a judge of the court of appeal if he believes that this decision was made in violation of the procedure?
If a husband has committed psychological violence against his ex-wife, can she demand compensation for moral damages from him? For example, if the appeals court has already ordered him to undergo a program for abusers.
I am following the case of Viktor Gusarov, an employee of the NABU, who is suspected of high treason. The Kyiv Court of Appeals has left him in custody. Is it possible to appeal this decision in cassation and what are the grounds for this?
If the prosecutor has appealed the acquittal of the first instance court and the appellate court has left it unchanged, can the prosecutor file a cassation appeal against this verdict? What should I do if I believe that the acquittal of the accused in a criminal offense was made illegally?
Will the establishment of the Specialized District Administrative Court and the Specialized Administrative Court of Appeal affect the consideration of my court case if I am currently in court proceedings?
I am a defendant in a criminal case and my lawyer has filed an appeal, but it contains deficiencies. If I refuse the services of a lawyer, will I be able to correct these deficiencies myself and will the appellate court consider my appeal?