The meeting was also attended by Acting Director of the USAID Mission to Ukraine Theodora Dell, Chargé d'affaires a.i., Deputy Head of the Delegation of the European Union to Ukraine Rémi Duflot.
The Chairman of the High Council of Justice Hryhorii Usyk noted that despite the war the judicial system of our state has not stopped its activity and continues defending the rights and freedoms of citizens.
He informed that the High Council of Justice fulfills the tasks assigned to it. Currently, the High Qualification Commission of Judges of Ukraine functions and its activity is aimed at replenishment of judicial corps. The HCJ cooperates with the Parliament to restore Council’s disciplinary function.
The Chairman of the High Council of Justice thanked international partners for comprehensive assistance in the battle against russian aggressor and support in the development of the judicial branch of power of Ukraine.
The U.S. Ambassador Bridget Ann Brink noted the importance of ensuring the highest professional and ethical standards to strengthen trust in the judicial system, which will preserve the investors’ confidence in the recovery of Ukraine.