Electronic bracelet and sweet home instead of cuffs and jail: TOP-5 risks related to the implementation of probation system in Ukraine

14 July 2019 | Judiciary , Justice , Probation

After the reform of the criminal executive system in Ukraine, minor criminals may be going home without handcuffs from the courthouse, as in American TV series. For this purpose, a new system of probation is created: the one that allows a convicted prisoner to avoid prison, but not a punishment for a crime. This system is widely implemented in the western countries, and has already made it possible to reduce both the number of victims of crime and the prevalence of crime. The same results are expected in Ukraine.

The Second International Panel Conference “Judicial Examination of Tax and Customs Disputes: Problems, Challenges, Priorities”

5 July 2019 | Judiciary , Justice

It is the administrative courts that have to standardize the methodology of the law application and the approach to understanding the tax legislation that governs tax-related issues. This, according to Dovydas Vitkauskas, Team Leader of the EU Project Pravo-Justice, will be a significant contribution to the social and economic development of the State.

EU supports transparent, accountable and fair justice system in Ukraine

25 June 2019 | Judiciary , Justice

EU Project Pravo-Justice has assisted the Ukrainian authorities to determine progress and problem areas in the judiciary selection in light of the best European and international standards. Expert team of the Project together with USAID New Justice Program and representatives of judicial bodies, civil society discussed the good practices, lessons learned and prospects of the selection, on June 25.