Ukraine

The EU has agreed to contribute €10 million to support the establishment of a special tribunal to prosecute senior Russian political and military leaders for the crime of aggression against Ukraine. The Council of Europe is leading the joint project to prepare the institutional, logistical and

A delegation of senior Ukrainian judges recently met with government and judicial figures north and south of the border as part of a high-level judicial exchange. Organised by Irish Rule of Law International (IRLI) in partnership with the EU Advisory Mission Ukraine (EUAM Ukraine) and the Irish Depa

Dozens of Ukrainian judges were welcomed to Leinster House this week to deepen their understanding of the foundations of parliamentarism in Ireland.

The Court of Appeal has dismissed the appeal of Oleksi Oleksiyovych Lytvynenko against his extradition to the USA to stand trial for ransomware conspiracy charges. Delivering judgment for the Court of Appeal, Ms Justice Tara Burns was satisfied inter alia that the fact that the appellant had acquire

Human rights should be integrated into peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, the Council of Europe's commissioner for human rights has said. In a statement today, Michael O'Flaherty said media coverage of a summit between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, set to take place in Alaska on Frida

Ukrainian lawyers continue to face barriers to resuming their legal careers in Ireland, a major gathering has heard.

Ukrainian lawyers in Ireland are set to gather in Dublin this weekend to connect, share experiences and discuss professional development in Ireland. High Court judge Mr Justice Richard Humphreys will deliver a guest speech to the annual gathering of the Association of Ukrainian Lawyers in Ireland, t

Richard Martin, Lisa Mansfield and Evan Lynch of RDJ LLP consider the firm's recent success in a complex and high-profile dispute arising from Russia's invasion of Ukraine. RDJ are very proud to have successfully represented the all-risks insurers in one of the most complex and high-profile disputes

Justice minister Jim O’Callaghan attended a two-day meeting with his European counterparts in Luxembourg last week to discuss a range of issues including enhancing the internal security of the European Union; managing migration and increasing returns; and combatting serious and organised crime

Enforced disappearances committed by Russian authorities in Ukraine amount to crimes against humanity, the United Nations has said. Russian authorities have detained large numbers of civilians in all provinces where they have taken control in Ukraine. Victims included local authorities, civil servan

The UK House of Lords' international agreements committee has published its report on the "one hundred year partnership" agreement between the UK and Ukraine. The agreement puts in place a legally binding framework for future cooperation between the UK and Ukraine. It covers a broad range of areas,

Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights Michael O’Flaherty has expressed concern at the continuing plight of the people in Ukraine. Mr O’Flaherty visited the country from 17 to 21 March, during which he focussed on placing human rights at the heart of the discussions towards peac

Ukrainian law students are appealing for financial assistance to participate in this year's Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition. Two student teams — from the National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy and Yaroslav Mudryi National Law University — will represent Ukra

The High Court has made an order committing Oleksi Oleksiyovych Lytvynenko to prison to await his extradition to stand trial for his part in a ransomware conspiracy. Delivering judgment for the High Court, Mr Justice David Keane determined that the application met all of the proofs prescribed by s.2

A delegation of Ukrainian judges was recently welcomed to Dublin and Belfast as part of a judicial study visit hosted by Irish Rule of Law International (IRLI) in partnership with EUAM Ukraine. IRLI, an all-island not-for-profit organisation established to promote the rule of law worldwide, hosted U