Вища рада правосуддя

Cases of Violation of Guarantees of Independence of Judges by Law Enforcement Agencies and Individuals

The European Charter on the Statute for Judges establishes the «right to appeal» for every judge if he/she believes that there is a threat to his/her independence or the independence of the legal process, or if this independence is somehow violated, and in such a case, he/she can refer the matter to an independent body. This means that judges are not left defenseless in cases of encroachments on their independence.

Inacceptability of influence by prosecutors and lawyers on the activities of judges

  Abstract. Prosecutors and lawyers, whose work involves ensuring the application of the law and, at the same time, diligently respecting court decisions, the enforcement of which is often their duty, must protect the right to appeal during their execution. It is clear that the reverse is also true: judges must respect prosecutors as representatives of these professional bodies and not interfere with the performance of their duties.

The justice system in Ukraine and the problems of its functioning under the conditions of the martial state

The article carries out a general theoretical analysis of the activity of the courts, discusses the issues of justice and the activity of the Supreme Council of Justice in the modern period of martial law in Ukraine.