Ministry of Justice of Ukraine

Kyiv is preparing to launch the “Pulse of Accession” system to track Ukraine’s progress toward the EU
News - 26 September 2025

Kyiv is preparing to launch the “Pulse of Accession” system to track Ukraine’s progress toward the EU

According to formal procedure, these roadmaps had to be approved after consensus was reached among EU member states, and Ukraine was officially invited to submit them

From hospitals to prisons: 2022 report of Ukrainian Ombudsperson paints grim picture of human rights in custodial settings of Ukraine
News - 06 February 2024

From hospitals to prisons: 2022 report of Ukrainian Ombudsperson paints grim picture of human rights in custodial settings of Ukraine

Overall, 8% of the Ombudsman's recommendations presented in the report were fully fulfilled by Ukrainian ministries and administrations of the custodial settings, 62% were being implemented, and 30% were not fulfilled in 2022

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