Fostering Human Rights in the Criminal Justice System in Ukraine
Criminal Justice in the Context of Armed Aggression and the European Convention: Ukrainian Judges Conclude Study Visit to the Council of Europe Headquarters
A delegation of Ukrainian judges specialising in criminal cases has completed a study visit to the Council of Europe Headquarters in Strasbourg, France. Organised by the Council of Europe in co-operation with the European Union Advisory Mission (EUAM) in Ukraine, the visit brought together judges...
The Council of Europe begins cooperation with the new composition of the Qualification and Disciplinary Commission of Prosecutors
The Head of the Council of Europe Office in Ukraine, Mr Maciej Janczak, and the newly elected Head of the Qualification and Disciplinary Commission of Prosecutors (QDCP), Mr Maksym Radzivon, discussed strengthening the institutional and professional capacity of the QDCP and aligning its...
Ukrainian prosecutors deepen their knowledge of EU international cooperation mechanisms
A practical seminar dedicated to international legal cooperation within the European Union was held at the Prosecutors' Training Centre of Ukraine. Over the course of two days, on February 13-14, participants had the opportunity to deepen their knowledge of key international justice and law...
In absentia proceedings: the war context. Expert discussion based on comparative study of selected Council of Europe member States
On November 22, 2024, the Council of Europe, in cooperation with the Supreme Court and the Office of the Prosecutor General of Ukraine, organised an expert discussion on in absentia proceedings within the Ukrainian legal framework and practice, with due regard to the war context. The event...
Ukrainian judges and lawyers enhance their knowledge on the application of the European Convention on Human Rights with a focus on the right to a fair trial
On August 21-23, 2024, in partnership with the CEELI Institute, the Council of Europe co-organised a workshop for Ukrainian judges and lawyers on the European Convention on Human Rights. The workshop was held in Prague, Czech Republic. The activity focused on the right to a fair trial and its...
The Council of Europe supported the workshop for media on investigation of international crimes in the context of Russian aggression against Ukraine
On June 7-8, 2024, the Council of Europe contributed to the workshop for media on investigation of crimes in the context of Russian aggression against Ukraine and issues of international law, organised by the Office of the Prosecutor General of Ukraine. The event was attended by over 40...
Practical Discussions on Mutual Legal Assistance and Extradition with Regional Prosecutors in Ukraine
From May 28 to 31, 2024, the Council of Europe and the EU project "Pravo-Justice" (Phase III), in collaboration with the Office of the Prosecutor General, held discussion sessions on practical aspects of international cooperation at the Prosecutors Training Center of Ukraine. The target audience...
Ukrainian Delegation of the Office of the Prosecutor General in the Council of Europe HQ: international cooperation in criminal matters in the focus of the visit
On May 15-16, 2024, representatives of the Office of the Prosecutor General of Ukraine visited the headquarters of the Council of Europe in Strasbourg, France. The delegation consisted of management and representatives of the Department for International Legal Cooperation of the Office of the...
Council of Europe joined in organizing the Round Table "Problematic Aspects of the Investigation and Adjudication of War Crimes Cases"
On March 1, 2024, the Council of Europe joined in organizing the Round Table "Problematic Aspects of the Investigation and Adjudication of War Crimes Cases", together with the European Union Advisory Mission in Ukraine, the National School of Judges of Ukraine, and the Prosecutors Training Center...
Council of Europe contributed to the high-level conference "United for Justice. United for Heritage"
On 29 February 2024, the Council of Europe contributed to the high-level conference "United for Justice. United for Heritage", organised by the Office of the Prosecutor General of Ukraine in Kyiv. The conference provided an important platform for addressing the accountability for the Russian...
Head of the Council of Europe Office in Ukraine met with the leadership of the Prosecutors Training Center of Ukraine
On February 28, 2024, the Head of the Council of Europe Office in Ukraine, Maciej Janczak, accompanied by representatives of the Council of Europe project "Fostering Human Rights in the Criminal Justice System in Ukraine", met with the leadership of the Prosecutors Training Center of Ukraine. The...
