Meeting with Mykola Gnatovskyy, Judge of the European Court of Human Rights from Ukraine.
When: October 27, 2026
Time: 4:00–6:00 p.m. (registration begins at 3:30 p.m.)
Where: Kyiv (the address will be provided to registered participants)
Format: in-person and online
Language: Ukrainian
Participation: free, by prior registration
Co-organizers: The Supreme Court, the Human Rights Institute of the Ukrainian Bar Association, the Council of Europe projects “Fostering Human Rights in the Criminal Justice System in Ukraine – Phase II” and “Support to Ukraine in implementation of the Council of Europe standards on the judiciary” and the OSCE Support Program for Ukraine.
Moderator: Rasim BABANLI, Chief of Staff of the Supreme Court, Doctor of Law
Proposed topics for discussion:
- What current trends can be observed in recent ECHR rulings in cases against Ukraine, and what practical implications do they have for national law enforcement practices?
- What standards does the ECHR apply regarding the conduct of covert investigative (surveillance) activities, judicial oversight of such activities, and the possibilities for challenging the legality of such interference?
- How does the ECHR’s case law protect attorney-client privilege and the confidentiality of communications between an attorney and a client?
- Searches without a prior court order: What safeguards does the ECHR require, and how are its decisions enforced?
- What recent ECHR rulings regarding conditions of detention, effective remedies, and compensation for damages should national courts take into account?
- Which cases involving Ukraine are currently a priority for the ECHR?
Participation in the event is free of charge, provided you register in advance by filling out the Google Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1tQ8syO6_6CjC_-ntTuFRAxUwGsIKp6i8cOiqNYCe1e4/edit
