High Council of Justice Submits Motions for Judicial Appointments

On March 10, 2026, the High Council of Justice (HCJ) of Ukraine announced its decision to submit motions to the President for the appointment of 13 judges to appellate courts and 3 judges to local courts. This move is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the judiciary and ensure the effective administration of justice across the country.

Details of the Appointments

The HCJ's decision includes the following appointments:

• Roman Minhazov to the Zaporizhzhia Court of Appeal
• Oksana Parfenenko to the Chernihiv Court of Appeal
• Kostiantyn Mashkov to the Zaporizhzhia Court of Appeal
• Liliia Saltan to the Zaporizhzhia Court of Appeal
• Serhii Hlazko to the Eighth Administrative Court of Appeal
• Nataliia Dubchak to the Zakarpattia Court of Appeal
• Yuliia Kalmykova to the Eighth Administrative Court of Appeal

These appointments are crucial for addressing the backlog of cases and enhancing the efficiency of the judicial system.

Disciplinary Actions

In addition to the appointments, the HCJ addressed disciplinary matters. The Third Disciplinary Chamber decided to hold Judge Yurii Drach of the Koroliovskyi District Court of Zhytomyr disciplinarily liable, applying a sanction in the form of a submission for dismissal from office. Consequently, Judge Drach was temporarily suspended from administering justice pending a final decision on his dismissal.

Implications

These developments reflect Ukraine's commitment to judicial reform and the promotion of integrity within the judiciary. By appointing qualified judges and addressing disciplinary issues, the HCJ aims to bolster public confidence in the legal system and ensure the fair and timely delivery of justice.

Further information regarding the appointments and disciplinary actions will be provided as the processes progress.