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Guarantees of the practice of law

The UBA conceals information about violations of rights of advocates by law...

The Ukrainian Bar Association, which recently reported violations of rights of advocates by law enforcement agencies, refused to provide detailed information for an appropriate response.

07.07.25 12:28 Mon 6

Discussion

Restorative justice: why victims refuse to participate and what to do about...

The application of restorative justice programs for minors must take into account not only the interests of the offender, but also the needs of the victim. But are the conditions for this always in place?

04.07.25 16:17 Fri 7

Discussion

There is a legal conflict between the enforcement of the decision and the p...

After the decision has been actually enforced (e.g., compensation has been paid), the seizure of property remains in force. This is because courts do not issue separate decisions to lift interim measures. This creates artificial legal uncertainty that restricts property rights.

04.07.25 12:24 Fri 7

Legislation

Convicted persons must be provided with an advocate within 24 hours - law c...

From now on, the administration of places of detention has a duty to immediately allow convicted persons to inform their advocate of the punishment imposed on them. The right to free legal aid in disciplinary proceedings is also guaranteed.

04.07.25 10:28 Fri 7

Discussion

Children in court: guarantees on paper and challenges in practice

How can a child exercise their rights in court? Despite legislative guarantees, in practice, age, status, lack of experience, and representation are obstacles. There is always a risk of a formal approach, where the child's position is not taken into account or their participation is ignored altogether.

03.07.25 16:19 Thu 7

Guarantees of the practice of law

One third of complaints to the UNBA are due to unlawful actions by the TCC

In the first half of 2025, the Committee for the protection of lawyers' rights and guarantees of advocacy of the Ukrainian National Bar Association recorded 46 complaints of violations of professional rights. A third of these concerned unlawful actions by territorial recruitment centers—systematic obstruction of advocacy or violation of the right to defense.

02.07.25 14:21 Wed 21

Discussion

Personal data in criminal proceedings: where is the line between permissibl...

Protection of personal data in criminal proceedings – between constitutional guarantees and practical risks. This topic was the focus of a round table held on 19 June 2025 by the Personal Data Protection and Right to Access Information Section of the UNBA Human Rights Committee.

01.07.25 13:19 Tue 25

Educational events

Advocates reminded: rest is a duty, not a reward

Is it possible to remain an effective professional while ignoring signs of fatigue? Can an advocate provide legal assistance without taking care of their own mental health? These questions were central to the webinar «Rest: laziness or necessity?».

27.06.25 16:46 Fri 31