THE GLOBAL SOUTH NETWORK (GSN) JUDGES GUEST LECTURE SERIES

Friday 6 September 2024 at 12:00  UK time/14:00 pm Ukraine time

Honourable Judge Doctor of Law, Professor Vitaliy Urkevych, Secretary of the Grand Chamber of the Supreme Court of Ukraine delivered the online lecture  titled “THE UKRAINE SUPREME COURT’S PRACTICE IN CASES RELATED TO THE WAR IN UKRAINE” on  Friday 6 September 2024 at 12:00  UK time/14:00 pm Ukraine time during the judges guest lecture series of the Global South Network (GSN).

Honourable Judge Doctor of Law, Professor Vitaliy Urkevych, Secretary, Grand Chamber of the Supreme Court of Ukraine.

Honourable Judge Doctor of Law, Professor Vitaliy Urkevych is Secretary, Grand Chamber of the Supreme Court of Ukraine since 2023 and Judge, the Supreme Court (Commercial Cassation Court) Ukraine since 2017. Previously, he was Judge, Grand Chamber of the Supreme Court of Ukraine (2017-2020). He completed his PhD at Yaroslav Mudryi National Law University, Ukraine in 2007 and was Associate Professor at the Department of Agrarian Law, Yaroslav Mudryi National Law University, Ukraine from 2007 to 2017. 

THE HIGHLIGHTS OF THE GUEST LECTURE

THE FULL RECORDING OF THE GUEST LECTURE

THE FEEDBACK OF HONOURABLE JUDGE DOCTOR OF LAW, PROFESSOR VITALIY URKEVYCH, SECRETARY, THE GRAND CHAMBER OF THE SUPREME COURT OF UKRAINE ON THE GLOBAL SOUTH NETWORK INITIATIVES

“It was a privilege to deliver a lecture titled “The Supreme Court’s practice in cases related to the war in Ukraine” as part of the Global South Network’s esteemed guest lecture series. The topic of judicial responses to the unprecedented challenges posed by the russian agression is of crucial importance not only to Ukraine but also to any nation facing conflict. In the international context, I believe this experience has valuable lessons for other countries. 

The independence of the judiciary remains essential, particularly in times of war, to hold other branches of government accountable and ensure that justice prevails. Public support and trust in the judiciary are critical for its effectiveness, and while the Supreme Court of Ukraine has seen significant public confidence, there is always room for growth, particularly through transparency and consistent application of the rule of law.

The Global South Network’s initiative allows for a deeper understanding of the legal and institutional challenges faced by Ukraine, offering key insights to global audiences.

Thank you for the opportunity to share these reflections.“