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The qualification evaluation of two judges for their suitability for the position was terminated

On May 15, 2024, the plenary session of the High Qualification Commission of Judges of Ukraine considered the issue of terminating the qualification evaluation of two judges for their suitability for the position.

Based on the results of the meeting, the Commission made the following decisions:

The issue of suitability of judges of local and appellate courts for their positions held is considered

On May 13, 2024, the plenary session of the High Qualification Commission of Judges of Ukraine considered the issue of suitability of judges of local and appellate courts for their positions held.

Based on the results of the meeting, the Commission made the following decisions:

On May 08, 2024, 114 judges were appointed to local courts

By the Decrees of the President of Ukraine of May 08, 2024, 114 judges were appointed to the positions of judges of local courts.

Based on the results of the qualification evaluation, 24 judges were appointed to 21 general courts (14 women and 10 men).

The average age of a judge appointed based on the results of the qualification evaluation is 41 years.

For 3–7 years, these judges had no power to administer justice.

Commission recommends the appointment of the winner of the competition to the position of a judge, two were denied a recommendation

On April 30, 2024, the High Qualification Commission of Judges of Ukraine, in Panels, held interviews with three winners of the competition for vacant positions of local court judges announced on September 14, 2023.

Based on the results of the interviews, the Commission decided to recommend for the appointment:

Justice of the future: the selection and appointment of judges were discussed in the Commission

On April 26, 2024, the High Qualification Commission of Judges of Ukraine hosted a roundtable discussion “Justice of the Future: Selection and Appointment of Judges” with the participation of the Commission’s leadership and members. Representatives of state institutions, judicial governance and self-government bodies, as well as judges, lawyers and other legal experts spoke at the event.