Ukraine’s parliament passes first reading of jury trial bill
Source: Oleskiy Honcharenko/Telegram
On December 5, Ukraine’s Verkhovna Rada approved the first reading of a bill introducing a jury trial system. The legislation, outlined in Bill No. 3843, garnered support from 232 Ukrainian MPs.
MP Oleksiy Honcharenko hailed the news, “An important decision! This is a step toward rebuilding confidence in the courts and fighting corruption,” he remarked.
Fellow lawmaker Yaroslav Zheleznyak revealed the details on the policy that was in principle:
- Bill No. 3843: Establishing jury trials.
- Bill No. 3844: Adjusting the judiciary system to accommodate jury trials.
The proposed legislation outlines definitions, jurisdiction, and the structure of jury trials, procedures for forming a jury pool, and qualifications, rights, and responsibilities of jurors.
Ukraine plans to implement a classic jury trial system, empowering ordinary citizens to deliver verdicts, bringing the country closer to international legal standards.
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