Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Volodymyr Lytvyn regards Due Protection of Human Rights during the Consideration of Civil and Criminal Cases upon Cassational Appeal as a Topical Issue of Ukrainian Justice

04 October 2011, 15:07

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Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Volodymyr Lytvyn regards due protection of human rights during the consideration of civil and criminal cases upon cassational appeal as a topical issue of Ukrainian justice.

 

Volodymyr Lytvyn, Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, made this statement during the grand meeting dedicated to the establishment of the Supreme Specialized Court of Ukraine for the Consideration of Civil and Criminal Cases. "The Supreme Specialized Court of Ukraine for the Consideration of Civil and Criminal Cases has asserted itself," stressed the Chair addressing the audience. According to the Head of the Parliament, it proves the high professional level of the judiciary. "It confirms that general orientation of the judicial system is right, and conforms to the Law "On Judicial System and the Status of Judge" adopted by the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine," V. Lytvyn emphasized.

 

Volodymyr Lytvyn explained that the model of Ukrainian justice has been changed, and currently presupposes establishment of other specialized courts apart from the Supreme Specialized Court of Ukraine. "The rejection of a so-called double cassation was an essential step," the Chairman stressed. He believes that adoption of the law "On Judicial System and the Status of Judge" finalized the judicial reform.

 

The Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada believes that the most pressing issue to be considered by the Ukrainian judicial system is protection of human rights and liberties during the consideration of civil and criminal cases upon cassational appeal. The Supreme Specialized Court of Ukraine for the Consideration of Civil and Criminal Cases shall use the practice of the European Court of Human Rights, incorporating its fundamental principles into the Ukrainian system.

 

"Judicial decision shall be under special consideration, since it governs human destinies. European standards rather than declarative requirements will facilitate our integration into the European community," V. Lytvyn stated.

 

He is convinced that the Verkhovna Rada will positively respond to the proposals of subjects of legislative initiative in line with the requirements for human rights observance. V. Lytvyn named several legislative initiatives which consider experience of implementation of judicial reform. "I am convinced that as a civilized state, Ukraine can solve all the problems in the judicial system," he stressed.

 

"I suppose that these problems shall be solved by the Supreme Specialized Court of Ukraine for the Consideration of Civil and Criminal Cases, as it unites the best judiciary specialists," V.Lytvyn announced. He wished judges to be patient in their complicated but utterly important work, and pass sensible judgments. "I wish you sound health and happiness," V. Lytvyn said.