Good day! Now I will briefly tell you about the amendments to the Law of Ukraine “On the Judiciary and the Status of Judges”.
1. **Essence of the Law:** This law introduces changes to the procedures for the competition for the position of judge and the secondment of judges, in particular, clarifies the requirements for passing scores on exams, procedures for evaluating candidates, and establishes specific provisions regarding the terms of secondment of judges, especially under martial law. The law also restricts access to information about judges and candidates who are military personnel or whose family members are in occupied territories.
2. **Structure and main provisions:** The law amends Articles 74, 79-3, 79-5, 82, 85, and Section XII “Final and Transitional Provisions” of the Law “On the Judiciary and the Status of Judges.” The main changes concern:
* Requirements for passing scores on tests (at least 75% for testing general knowledge in the field of law).
* Procedures for qualifying evaluation of candidates for the position of judge of the appellate court, higher specialized court, or judge of the Supreme Court.
* Conducting an interview with the winner of the competition for the position of judge of the local court.
* Extension of the terms of secondment of judges, in particular, to the Kyiv District Administrative Court and appellate courts.
* Restriction of access to information about judges and candidates for the position of judge who are military personnel or whose family members are in occupied territories.
3. **Key provisions for use:** The most important provisions are the changes to the criteria for evaluating candidates for the position of judge, as they directly affect the selection process. Also important are the provisions regarding the extension of the terms of secondment of judges, especially in the context of martial law and staffing of courts. Restricting access to information about judges and candidates who are military personnel is important for their protection.
