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As Ukraine actively continues its path in the European integration process, it is worthwhile to objectively analyse Ukraine's development in recent years and its achievements as a result of reforms. Obviously, the full development of a state institution requires a rather long period of time to ensure its stable functioning.
There is therefore no basis to speak of yet another “reset” of the Supreme Court - especially since no such requirement exists within the framework of the European integration process. Moreover, a number of legislative amendments aimed at improving mechanisms for assessing judicial integrity and disciplinary procedures are currently under consideration in Parliament. The Venice Commission has also expressed the view that radical reforms cannot be repeated endlessly. Such initiatives must be clearly and convincingly justified, including an explanation of why existing mechanisms do not allow the intended goals to be achieved.
This was emphasized by the President of the Supreme Court, Stanislav Kravchenko, during the presentation of the Shadow Report to Chapters 23 (“Judiciary and Fundamental Rights”) and 24 (“Justice, Freedom and Security”) of the European Commission’s Report on Ukraine’s progress in European integration. The Shadow Report was prepared by a coalition of civil society organizations led by the Laboratory of Legislative Initiatives with the support of the EU Project “Pravo-Justice”.
Stanislav Kravchenko noted that joint discussion of such complex and sensitive issues reflected in the Report gives confidence that the desired result will certainly be achieved. At the same time, without a high-quality professional dialogue between representatives of the government and civil society, it is impossible to develop effective approaches to improving certain aspects of the functioning of public authorities.
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