Ministry of Justice

Lawyers of Heavenly Hundred heroes submitted to The Hague further evidence of Russia’s involvement in the crimes during Euromaidan
News - 07 July 2017

Lawyers of Heavenly Hundred heroes submitted to The Hague further evidence of Russia’s involvement in the crimes during Euromaidan

This is the third submission of the materials by the Advocacy Advisory Panel

Iryna Vyrtosu: We should not contrast one national community with another
Articles - 01 September 2016

Iryna Vyrtosu: We should not contrast one national community with another

I have recently spoken to a 3-year-old girl and asked her “Where's your toy?” She answered me very calmly and confidently “The Gypsies have stolen it"

Almost 100% of juvenile offenders, who serve sentences at liberty, do not repeat offence
News - 18 July 2016

Almost 100% of juvenile offenders, who serve sentences at liberty, do not repeat offence

Several legislative initiatives in this field, which were drafted in cooperation with Ukrainian and foreign experts, are now registered in the Parliament

Ukrainian Justice Ministry: Russia delaying transfer of Crimean prisoners to Ukraine
News - 18 July 2016

Ukrainian Justice Ministry: Russia delaying transfer of Crimean prisoners to Ukraine

Еhe issue should have a "comprehensive solution" which is not only within the powers of the ombudspersons

Ukrainian President Poroshenko: Russia’s behavior testifies to its involvement in MH17 crash
News - 17 July 2016

Ukrainian President Poroshenko: Russia’s behavior testifies to its involvement in MH17 crash

Ukraine works actively with Australia, Belgium, Malaysia and the Netherlands to create an international mechanism for bringing every perpetrator to justice

Ukrainian Ombudsperson requires adopting changes in legislation to prevent violations of freedom of association
News - 25 April 2016

Ukrainian Ombudsperson requires adopting changes in legislation to prevent violations of freedom of association

Ombudsperson also urges to take measures to prevent violations of mentioned rights of citizens before amendments come into force

Russian Justice Ministry instructs to prepare documents for possible transfer of four convicts to Ukraine
News - 08 April 2016

Russian Justice Ministry instructs to prepare documents for possible transfer of four convicts to Ukraine

The Justice Ministry of the Russian Federation has instructed the Penitentiary Service to prepare the documents for solving the issue of transfer of four convicts to Ukraine

Justice Ministry prepares project of Lukyanivka remand prison sale
News - 11 February 2016

Justice Ministry prepares project of Lukyanivka remand prison sale

Advisor to the Interior Minister of Ukraine compared Lukyanivka remand prison to "the dungeons of 19th century"

ISIS recruits 50 Crimean residents – SBU
News - 18 January 2016

ISIS recruits 50 Crimean residents – SBU

According to the SBU, some organizations operate in Ukraine to recruit people and provide transit to Syria and Iraq

Venice Commission approves reform of Ukraine’s judiciary
News - 27 July 2015

Venice Commission approves reform of Ukraine’s judiciary

The Venice Commission generally welcomed the preliminary text of the constitutional amendments regarding the judiciary of Ukraine