Analysis of the Resolution of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine No. 4031-IX
Adoption in the First Reading of the Draft Law of Ukraine on Amendments to the Law of Ukraine “On the Judiciary and the Status of Judges” Regarding the Specifics of the Qualification Examination
This resolution of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine marks an important stage in the improvement of the legislation regulating the judicial system of the country. The main provisions of the resolution are as follows:
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Adoption in the First Reading of the Draft Law:
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine adopts in the first reading the Draft Law of Ukraine No. 11425-d, which introduces amendments to the Law of Ukraine “On the Judiciary and the Status of Judges.” This draft was submitted by Member of Parliament D.V. Maslov and other Members of Parliament of Ukraine. The main focus of the draft is on the specifics of the qualification examination for judges. -
Further Development of the Draft Law by the Committee on Legal Policy:
The Committee of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on Legal Policy is tasked with further developing the specified draft law. In this regard, the Committee must consider proposals and amendments from the subjects of legislative initiative, as well as review the proposals outlined in the conclusion of the Committee on Legal Policy dated October 22, 2024. This process corresponds to the first part of Article 116 of the Rules of Procedure of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine.
After further development, the Committee must submit the draft law for consideration by the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine for the second reading. This means that the draft law will undergo another stage of discussion and voting among Members of Parliament before final adoption.
The resolution was signed by the Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Roman Stepanchuk and published in the city of Kyiv on October 29, 2024, under number 4031-IX.
