Hanna Hudyna, 43, stands by the grave of her mother Halyna Ponomareva on April 20, 2022 in Hostomel. Halyna Ponomareva was captured by Chechen fighters in Hostomel and was held in a basement as a prisoner. She died there after being held captive for 17 days.
Hanna Hudyna, 43, stands by the grave of her mother Halyna Ponomareva on April 20, 2022 in Hostomel. Halyna Ponomareva was captured by Chechen fighters in Hostomel and was held in a basement as a prisoner. She died there after being held captive for 17 days. © Alexey Furman/Getty Images

Ukraine Justice Report - Issue 4

23 August 2022

IWPR's Frontline Updates – unique insights from our network of local reporters and updates from our programmes.

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IWPR’s weekly Ukraine Justice Report provides an overview of key events and links to essential reading from Ukrainian and international reports alongside dedicated IWPR reporting and analysis.

Alexander Bastrykin, who heads the Investigative Committee of Russia (SKR), announced plans to create a legislative process to collect evidence on Ukraine’s alleged crimes in the occupied east of the country.
Alexander Bastrykin, who heads the Investigative Committee of Russia (SKR), announced plans to create a legislative process to collect evidence on Ukraine’s alleged crimes in the occupied east of the country. © © kremlin.ru

Why Russia Wants its Own War Crimes Court

Processes will effectively legitimise the de facto occupation authorities while discrediting genuine efforts to see justice.

By Tetiana Kurmanova

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Building of the Supreme Court of Ukraine.
Building of the Supreme Court of Ukraine. © © Wadco2/Wikimedia
INTERVIEW

Ukraine: Why Justice Reform is More Vital Than Ever

An independent judiciary is essential to guarantee democracy and demonstrate that, despite the war, the country is continuing to implement change.
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UKRAINE JUSTICE BRIEFING

Tuesday, 23 August ‘22

This week’s overview of key events and links to essential reading.

•  EU Provides Information to ICC in Ukraine Genocide Investigation
•  Russia May Hold Illegal Trial in Mariupol
•  Prosecutor’s Office Cases Update
•  Ukrainian Police Investigate Dozens of Cases of Collaboration Each Week
•  Further Access Granted to Judicial Processes Online

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Village leader Dina, 62 enters a bomb-damaged auditorium in a town which was partially occupied by Russian forces until recently in Kherson Oblast on May 08, 2022 in Zagradivka, Ukraine. Most of the Kherson Oblast region fell to Russia shortly after the Feb. 24 invasion, as Russia sought to create an overland corridor from Crimea to separatist-held areas in the east.
Village leader Dina, 62 enters a bomb-damaged auditorium in a town which was partially occupied by Russian forces until recently in Kherson Oblast on May 08, 2022 in Zagradivka, Ukraine. Most of the Kherson Oblast region fell to Russia shortly after the Feb. 24 invasion, as Russia sought to create an overland corridor from Crimea to separatist-held areas in the east. © John Moore/Getty Images

Collaboration, Theft and Corruption: How Russia Tried to Co-Opt Kherson

The occupying forces are appointing local sympathisers to run services and private enterprises in the southern region. But it’s not working out as planned. 

Olesia Nikolaienko holds a sign "Who's Next?" during a street protest in Zaporizhia on August 3 where hundreds of people called for accountability for Olenivka. An explosion in the prison facility in the eastern town killed at least 53 Ukrainian prisoners of war on July 29.
Olesia Nikolaienko holds a sign "Who's Next?" during a street protest in Zaporizhia on August 3 where hundreds of people called for accountability for Olenivka. An explosion in the prison facility in the eastern town killed at least 53 Ukrainian prisoners of war on July 29. © Photo courtesy of Olesia Nikolaienko

Relatives of Olenivka Prisoners Demand Answers

Families remain in the dark as no international organisations have been granted access to the prison in eastern Ukraine where at least 53 people were killed.

On July 11 Ukraine's wealthiest man, Rinat Akhmatov, announced he would exit his media business. The media holding includes Ukraina and Ukraina 24 TV channels, which before the full-scale war were among the most-watched channels in the country. By doing so, Akhmetov seeks to escape being officially classified as an oligarch in Ukraine.
On July 11 Ukraine's wealthiest man, Rinat Akhmatov, announced he would exit his media business. The media holding includes Ukraina and Ukraina 24 TV channels, which before the full-scale war were among the most-watched channels in the country. By doing so, Akhmetov seeks to escape being officially classified as an oligarch in Ukraine.

Why Ukraine’s Steel Tycoon Closed His Media Empire

Last year’s oligarch law allowed the country’s wealthiest man to discard an unprofitable business without hurting his reputation.

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