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Self-government

BCU: The HCJ’s decisions undermine the constitutional guarantees of the ind...

The Bar Council of Ukraine has concluded that, in its recent decisions, the High Council of Justice has, without legal grounds, called into question the right of bar self-governing bodies to protect the guarantees of legal practice and has, in effect, attempted to grant one of its members — who retains the status of an advocate — special immunity from the Rules of professional conduct and disciplinary responsibility.

02.04.26 14:56 Thu 6

Announcements

The Bar Council of Ukraine begins its meeting

Today, April 2, a meeting of the Bar Council of Ukraine is taking place in Kyiv. On the agenda are issues related to the activities of bar self-governing bodies, consideration of a decision by the High Council of Justice, a number of appeals, as well as a discussion of the current state and pressing issues regarding the functioning of the legal aid system.

02.04.26 12:48 Thu 12

Educational events

NAIA students analyzed criminal cases together with an advocate

The UNBA Committee on Legal Practice organized a meeting for third-year students of the National Academy of Internal Affairs, focusing on the specifics of an advocate’s professional activities and the practical aspects of criminal law.

01.04.26 17:35 Wed 6

Abroad

How to prove discrimination in labor disputes: a seminar in Prague

An international seminar titled «The application of EU anti-discrimination law» was held in Prague. The event was organized on March 19–20 by the Academy of European Law (ERA) as part of the Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values program, with the support of the Czech Bar Association.

01.04.26 13:39 Wed 10

Legal defence of military personnel

Advocates will be assigned to the brigades: results of the UNBA Committee m...

During a meeting of the UNBA Committee on the protection of victims of armed aggression against Ukraine, compensation mechanisms and European integration legal support for recovery participants discussed a comprehensive approach to providing legal support for military personnel.

31.03.26 13:18 Tue 16

Rule of Law Roadmap

Professional development: The subgroup identified areas of focus

The Ukrainian National Bar Association hosted the first meeting of the subgroup on «Professional development and continuing professional education for advocates» of the Working Group on the implementation of the Rule of Law Roadmap regarding bar reform.

31.03.26 11:28 Tue 16

Interaction

The UNBA and the National Guard have agreed to cooperate on legal protectio...

Servicemembers of the National Guard, their family members, and veterans are to receive additional legal tools to protect their rights, while the National Guard’s legal services will receive methodological and expert support.

30.03.26 12:49 Mon 39

Support

In Edinburgh discussions focused on support for Ukrainians and academic coo...

For Ukrainians in Scotland, the need for legal support has long gone beyond everyday advice: it involves both understanding local regulations and receiving professional assistance in more complex situations. This was the focus of a working meeting held at the Consulate of Ukraine in Edinburgh.

27.03.26 16:37 Fri 39