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Centres based on the Barnahus model to be included in state child protection system in Ukraine
Ukraine is implementing the Barnahus model as part of its obligations to the EU and the Council of Europe, in particular to implement the Lanzarote Convention. This is one of the key steps towards child-friendly justice, which operates successfully in Europe
Interviewing in a friendly space: How ‘green room’ methodology for children is used in pre-trial detention centres in Ukraine
The interior of a "green room" features comfortable, soft furniture, games, pencils and colouring books. The room is equipped with video surveillance. A psychologist works with the child. Investigators, prosecutors or other interested parties are in a separate room at this time and observe the broadcast from video cameras or through a one-way mirror
Ukraine invites nations across Africa, South America, and Asia to join a global justice alliance
At the Crimea Global forum in Kyiv, Iryna Mudra appealed to states of the Global South to join the Special Tribunal on the Crime of Aggression, arguing that justice for Crimea and Ukraine is inseparable from the safety and sovereignty of countries worldwide.
Ukraine sentences 202 Russian troops for war crimes – the Office of the Prosecutor General
The investigation into war crimes committed by Russian military personnel in Bucha and the Bucha District of the Kyiv region is also ongoing. Investigators continue to document these crimes with international partners
Council of Europe adopts Convention on the Protection of the Lawyer Profession: will the document strengthen Ukraine’s advocacy?
The Council of Europe responds to the increasing threat and attacks against lawyers and the legal profession.
68% of Ukrainians support lustration as a tool for restoring justice – poll
In achieving justice, 68% of Ukrainians consider lustration an effective tool for restricting access to state institutions for individuals who have compromised themselves by collaborating with the Russian occupiers
The number of Ukrainians killed in captivity will be established only after all bodies are returned – UN Special Rapporteur
In her recommendations last year, Katzarova also demanded the immediate release of all Ukrainian prisoners and Russian political prisoners. She pointed out that Russians who spoke out against the war paid for it with imprisonment
“Appeasement never works”: Lessons from Bosnia’s post-war justice
Dr. Denis Zvizdić emphasised the importance of establishing an international tribunal to hold accountable all those who committed war crimes on Ukrainian territory, as well as the need to restore an international order based on rules and sanctions
Human rights defender Maksym Butkevych celebrates his third birthday in Russian captivity
ZMINA published the full text of his speech during the cassation hearing of his case by the Russian court, which was recorded by one of the visitors
Cutting US support for ICC because of Israel would hurt Ukrainian war victims
U.S. legislators should remember the progress they’ve made toward justice for Ukrainian victims. They should let the ICC prosecutor and judges do what they have been elected by 124 countries to do and support them where possible, Nadia Volkova noted
How should Ukraine respond to court decisions issued during the occupation
Judges, prosecutors, and human rights activists shared their vision during the discussion “What should be the state’s approach to court decisions made during the occupation after the liberation of the territories of Ukraine?” organized by the ZMINA Human Rights Center.
How the Ukrainian justice system deals with international crimes
ZMINA analyzed how Ukraine is currently dealing with Russian crimes and what else needs to be done to ensure real justice
“The first trial against the russian soldier” as an indicator of the state justice system of Ukraine
The Office of the Prosecutor General (OPG) is constantly updating the statistics of documented violations, as well as bringing charges to the Russian military and government authorities in absentia. However, it is the cases of detained prisoners of war (POW) that have the best prospects in the context of bringing the perpetrators to justice at the domesting level.
Lawyers of Nebesna Sotnya told what slows persecution of perpetrators of crimes during Euromaidan
Without political will, legislative changes, cleansing of law enforcement agencies it is impossible to investigate cases of Euromaidan
Water filtration plant blackout due to shelling in Avdiivka
Water will be delivered hourly
Lawyers of killed Euromaidan activists submit new information on Euromaidan crimes to ICC
The lawyers of the killed Euromaidan activists have submitted new information on the crimes committed during Euromaidan protests
Poroshenko dismisses two more judges
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko has dismissed judge of the Shevchenkivsky District Court of Kyiv Natalya Volokitina and judge of the Bilhorod-Dnistrovsky district court of Odesa Taisiya Matyash for breaking the oath
Trials of political prisoners in Crimea should be covered by foreign journalists – Crimean journalist
If the local media are afraid to do this...
Columns
Fighting a ‘holy war’: Why a sacralised war resists Western strategy
“Reaching an agreement with the US on what we disagree on”: What the campaign against ICC means for Ukraine
ICC must remain free from political pressure to bring justice to victims of world’s gravest crimes
Only 5% of those responsible for deporting Ukrainian children face global sanctions
