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NJ_Judicial_Corruption_Risks_Report_2017_ENG

CORRUPTION RISKS IN RECENT REFORMS TO THE UKRAINIAN JUDICIARY

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CORRUPTION RISKS IN RECENT REFORMS TO THE UKRAINIAN JUDICIARY

The primary objective of this study is to assess the effectiveness of the 2016 judicial reforms in Ukraine in promoting integrity and in preventing and tackling corrupt conduct within the judiciary. To do this, the study identifies corruption risks in nine (9) areas of the judiciary that may lead to judicial corruption and other misconduct, and threaten the integrity and effectiveness of the judiciary in Ukraine.

NJ_Conflict_of_Interest_Judiciary_Report_2017_ENG

MANAGING CONFLICT OF INTEREST IN THE UKRAINIAN JUDICIARY

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MANAGING CONFLICT OF INTEREST IN THE UKRAINIAN JUDICIARY

This Report reviews the entire chain of managing conflict of interest, starting with the definition of limits, procedures for managing conflict of interest, mechanisms of oversight (including complaints), and sanctions. It analyses the current framework from a regulatory perspective and by assessing the actual capacities of oversight bodies in preventing and detecting a conflict of interest. The focus of this assessment is on judges and on their judicial decisions, given that judicial decisions are the key function of the judiciary and only judges are responsible for them. In addition, the Report outlines conflict of interest aspects of lay judges and jurors, and of judicial secretaries.

Report_Respect for HR in Conflict_Gnatovsky_2017_ENG

RESPECT FOR HUMAN RIGHTS DURING THE ARMED CONFLICT IN UKRAINE. JUDICIAL APPLICATION OF INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN LAW AND HUMAN RIGHTS LAW

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RESPECT FOR HUMAN RIGHTS DURING THE ARMED CONFLICT IN UKRAINE. JUDICIAL APPLICATION OF INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN LAW AND HUMAN RIGHTS LAW

Mykola Granovsky, Associate Professor of the International Law at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, analyzed international humanitarian law application by national courts while considering cases related to conflict.

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Survey of Opinion of Ukrainian Judges on Judicial Reform (presentation)

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Survey of Opinion of Ukrainian Judges on Judicial Reform (presentation)

This presentation provides summarized results of the survey of judges regarding the judicial reform in Ukraine and implementation of laws of Ukraine “On the Restoration of Trust in the Judiciary”, “On Purification of Government” and “On Ensuring the Right to Fair Trial”, in particular, gender balance, age structure and professional experience of judges are analyzed, conditions of work are characterized. Considerable attention is paid to the topic of the judicial reform in Ukraine in the part of judicial perception of the conditions of work, attitude to vetting and lustration procedures as well as novelties of the legislation on the judiciary.

Survey of Opinion of Ukrainian Judges on Judicial Reform (Summary)

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Survey of Opinion of Ukrainian Judges on Judicial Reform (Summary)

This document provides summarized results of the survey of judges regarding the judicial reform in Ukraine and implementation of laws of Ukraine “On the Restoration of Trust in the Judiciary”, “On Purification of Government” and “On Ensuring the Right to Fair Trial”, in particular, gender balance, age structure and professional experience of judges are analyzed, conditions of work are characterized. Considerable attention is paid to the topic of the judicial reform in Ukraine in the part of judicial perception of the conditions of work, attitude to vetting and lustration procedures as well as novelties of the legislation on the judiciary. On the basis of the results of the survey summarized conclusions and recommendations are made.

FAIR_National_Public_Opinion_Survey_2016_ENG

Second National Public Opinion Survey on Democratic Development, Judicial Reform and the Purification of Government

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Second National Public Opinion Survey on Democratic Development, Judicial Reform and the Purification of Government

Presentation includes results of the second National Public Opinion Survey on Democratic Development, Judicial Reform and the Purification of Government. USAID FAIR Justice Project and GfK Ukraine conducted this survey in May and June 2016 to measure public opinion regarding the level satisfaction with the government’s response to public demands following the Revolution of Dignity, general trends in the level of trust in government and the judiciary, as well as the level of awareness and support for processes related to the lustration and vetting of public officials and judges.

Summary of the National Public Opinion Survey on Democratic, Economic and Judicial Reforms, including Implementation of the Law on the Purification of Government

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Summary of the National Public Opinion Survey on Democratic, Economic and Judicial Reforms, including Implementation of the Law on the Purification of Government

This document presents summarized results of the 2016 public opinion poll as well as the comparative analysis with the 2015 survey data in the following areas: regarding the public perception of political and socio-economic processes, in particular, the level of awareness of Ukrainian citizens, their understanding of the essence and content of the purification of government process, and perception of the categories of officials subject to lustration. Considerable attention was devoted to implementing the process of purification of the judiciary, social and socio-demographic evaluation of respondents groups was provided dependent on respondents’ position in perceiving lustration. Based on the survey results the conclusions and recommendations were developed.

New Justice_Report_Legal Clinics_Leah Wortham_07.20.2017_ENG

A Role for Regulations, Standards, Best Practices, and Monitoring in Enhancing Quality in Clinical Legal Education Programs

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A Role for Regulations, Standards, Best Practices, and Monitoring in Enhancing Quality in Clinical Legal Education Programs

This report provides an assessment of the current state of legal clinical education in Ukraine through analysis of the existing regulations and standards governing legal clinics in comparison with the respective U.S. docuements and best practices. It also analyzes the role of the Association of Legal Clinics of Ukraine in promoting high quality legal clinical education.

NJ_NUOLA Assessment Report_May 25_2017_ENG_final

Assessment Report with Recommendations for Strengthening Legal Education Quality following the Independent, External, On-site Assessment of Legal Education Quality at Odesa Law Academy School of Advocacy

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Assessment Report with Recommendations for Strengthening Legal Education Quality following the Independent, External, On-site Assessment of Legal Education Quality at Odesa Law Academy School of Advocacy

This is the Assessment Report with Recommendations for Strengthening Legal Education Quality following the Independent, External, On-site Assessment of Legal Education Quality at Odesa Law Academy School of Advocacy. New Justice’s team of two international and two local experts conducted the on-site assessment per the Odesa Law Academy administration’s request on March 13 – 17, 2017. New Justice publicly presented the Assessment Report to the Odesa Law Academy administrators, faculty, students, alumni and other stakeholders in Odesa on May 29, 2017.

NJ_Anticorruption_Court_Report_Zilincik_Apr_2017_ENG

Report on Establishing the Anti-Corruption Court in Ukraine: Key Issues to Solve and Recommendations Based on Slovak Experience

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Report on Establishing the Anti-Corruption Court in Ukraine: Key Issues to Solve and Recommendations Based on Slovak Experience

Pavol Zilincik reviewed the concept papers and draft law on establishment of the anti-corruption court in Ukraine in light of international standards and best practices, with special emphasis on the reflection of Slovak experience with the Specialized Criminal Court.

Comments of Law on Bar and Advocates Activity

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Comments of Law on Bar and Advocates Activity

Luba Zimanova Beardsley developed a comprehensive analysis of the current legal framework for the bar and draft legislative amendments to ensure compliance with international and European standards and best practices for governing legal profession, including the organization and limits of self-governance bodies, guarantees of due process during disciplinary procedures, attorney-client privilege guarantees, and professional responsibility and ethics.

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Report on Best Practices for Governing Legal Profession, toward Increased Accountability and Transparency and Maintenance of High Professional Standards, in Public Interest

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Report on Best Practices for Governing Legal Profession, toward Increased Accountability and Transparency and Maintenance of High Professional Standards, in Public Interest

New Justice expert Robert A. Hawley presented the US experience in governing the legal profession in line with the international standards based on the best practices of the Califormia Bar. According to Mr. Hawley, the main aim of the self-governance of the bar is to improve accountability and transparency and the maintenance of high professional standards, in the public interest.

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