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Case study: Judicial reform in Ukraine

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Case study: Judicial reform in Ukraine

Ukraine has undertaken significant judicial reforms, supported by international donors, in an effort to strengthen its judiciary and regain public trust following a history of political influence and corruption.
17 October 2023

Man waving a Ukrainian flag

Credit: Sasha Maksymenko

This case study provides insights into the efforts made to strengthen the judiciary's independence and transparency, the financial and political support received from international donors, and the need for additional safeguards to ensure the success of such reforms. It highlights the importance of public trust and the role of civil society in the reform process.

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Acknowledgments

U4 would like to thank Vera Devine for the earlier case study on judicial reform in Ukraine, and Olha Nikolaieva, Victoria Jennett, and the Institute of Legislative Ideas for their contributions and comments on the update. We also thank the team at Walkgrove for their great work on the infographics.

    About the authors

    Sofie Arjon Schütte

    Dr. Sofie Arjon Schütte leads U4’s thematic work on the justice sector, including specialised institutions like anti-corruption agencies and courts. Previously, she worked for the Partnership for Governance Reform in Indonesia and the Indonesian Corruption Eradication Commission and has conducted workshops and short-term assignments on corruption in more than 15 countries. She is editor of the series of U4 publications on anti-corruption courts around the world.

    Rachael Tufft

    Rachael is Senior Learning Technology Adviser at the U4 Anti-Corruption Resource Centre at the Chr. Michelsen Institute. She is in charge of developing and administering U4's growing portfolio of anti-corruption online courses. With a Master in Digital Culture and a Bachelor in Humanistic Informatics, Tufft previously, worked as a special adviser in digital learning for Helse Bergen – the local health trust.

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