08 April 2014, 17:05
The Law aims to establish the rule of law and legitimacy in the society; restore trust in the court system of Ukraine; dismiss persons that rendered decisions aiming at restriction of constitutional rights and freedoms of citizens; and decrease corruption level in the system of courts of general jurisdiction.
The Law determines legal and organizational basis for carrying out special examination of judges of courts of general jurisdiction as a temporary, tighten-up measure with the use of existing procedures for consideration of issues on bringing judges of general jurisdiction to disciplinary responsibility, as well as their dismissal in connection with violation of oath in order to enhance authority of the court power in Ukraine, increase citizens’ trust into the court branch and restore legality and justice. Interim Special Commission on examination of judges of general jurisdiction, consisting of 15 members, has the authority to conduct examination of judges.
The Law also amends the laws “On the Court System and the Status of Judges” and “On the Higher Council of Justice”.
Respective bill was registered under No. 4378-1.