Criminal justice

Tasks:

1. Facilitate the strengthening of the institutional capacity of the military justice system, aimed at restoring justice for victims of international crimes committed by the russian federation and reforming the military justice bodies.
2. Facilitate the improvements in criminal procedure in accordance with European standards and in light of the risks posed by ineffective justice in Ukraine, in particular by improving the institution of plea agreements and reconciliation, introducing a mechanism for countering the abuse of procedural rights, etc. and facilitating the improvement of quality and efficiency of criminal law.
3. Facilitate the strengthening of the institutional capacity of law enforcement and prosecutorial bodies, in particular by ensuring the institutional independence of Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office.
4. Develop a comprehensive vision for transitional justice in regard to law and order (“Ukraine after the Victory: Vision Ukraine — 2030”, state policy documents relating to de-occupation, Safe Community concept, etc.).

Indicators of achieving the goal:

1. Amendments to legislation on ensuring the activities of specialised units/bodies for the investigation of international crimes (military justice bodies) are introduced and the military justice system is reformed (primarily, the Military Law and Order Service).
2. Well-grounded amendments to the Code on Administrative Offences are prepared.
3. A draft of the new Criminal Code is prepared (partially completed).
4. A comprehensive vision for decisions in the area of transitional justice during the war and after Ukraine’s victory is formulated (concept papers, plans, visions, etc. are in place).