Kyiv, 16 September 2021 – More than a hundred representatives of the judiciary from various institutions and jurisdictions, together with national and international legal experts, took part in the IV Forum of Judges in Kyiv.

The forum was held with the support of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Ukraine.

This year, discussions highlighted key issues concerning the administration of justice amid the long-lasting armed conflict in eastern Ukraine. Particular attention was also focused on the difficulties in accessing justice caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The forum’s aim is to jointly develop a holistic vision to enhance the effectiveness of justice under the current conditions, and to provide support to vulnerable populations with regard to accessibility and quality of justice.

The results of the discussions will help form a holistic vision of how to overcome current challenges and bolster the effectiveness of justice and the rule of law.

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