#Supreme Council of Justice

16.12.2025 11:51

Appointment of judges by the President

I read that even after the High Council of Justice submits a proposal for the appointment of judges, the final decision is made by the President. Does this mean that the President can refuse to appoint a judge, even if the HCJ has already approved the candidate? And if so, are there any clear rules or deadlines that the President must adhere to when making such a decision?

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29.09.2025 07:50

Implementing the Dutch experience

If the High Council of Justice introduces Dutch practices in Ukrainian courts, will I as a citizen be able to receive more information about the consideration of my case?

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27.09.2025 08:15

Can a person become a disciplinary inspector?

If a person has experience working in the judicial system and wishes to become a disciplinary inspector of the High Council of Justice, can they be admitted to the interview if they previously worked as an assistant judge?

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25.09.2025 21:30

Qualification assessment of judges

If the High Qualification Commission of Judges of Ukraine has not confirmed the suitability of a judge for the position held, does the High Council of Justice have the right to cancel the decision of the HQCJ on submitting a petition for dismissal from the position held?

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20.09.2025 09:35

Increasing funding for the judiciary

Do you consider the Cabinet of Ministers' decision to increase the funding of the judiciary in 2026 by only UAH 100 million under the general fund and UAH 800 million under the special fund to be justified, given that the High Council of Justice proposed to increase funding by UAH 16.2 billion?

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20.09.2025 09:35

Increasing funding for the judiciary

Do you consider the Cabinet of Ministers' decision to increase the funding of the judiciary in 2026 by only UAH 100 million under the general fund and UAH 800 million under the special fund to be justified, given that the High Council of Justice proposed to increase funding by UAH 16.2 billion?

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19.09.2025 11:40

You have access to open data

If the Ethics Council publishes data on the composition of the council and decisions on the suitability of candidates for the position of member of the High Council of Justice, can you obtain this data through the relevant register or request?

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12.09.2025 13:05

Distribution of cases in the Grand Chamber of the Supreme Court

Do you believe that cases appealing decisions of the High Council of Justice should be distributed among all judges of the Grand Chamber of the Supreme Court, and not only among judges of administrative specialization?

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11.09.2025 11:50

Continuation of duties of the head of the State Judicial Service Commission

Do you think the decision of the High Council of Justice to extend the duties of Maksym Pampura as Head of the State Judicial Administration of Ukraine until the end of January 2026 is legitimate?

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06.09.2025 18:05

Loss of quorum of the Ethics Council

If the Ethics Council loses its quorum due to the resignation of foreign experts, does this mean an automatic suspension of its activities regarding the verification of candidates for the positions of members of the High Council of Justice?

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