Ukraine implements EU requirement by appointing all members of High Qualification Commission of Judges

MOSCOW. June 1 (Interfax) - The Ukrainian High Council of Justice has elected 16 members of the High Qualification Commission of Judges (HQCJ), thus implementing one of the European Union's requirements for beginning talks on Ukraine's EU membership, Ukrainian media reported.

"The High Council of Justice has appointed a fully authorized HQCJ lineup," High Council of Justice Chairman Grigory Usik said. He wished all the newly-appointed HQCJ members "productive and efficient work for the benefit of the Ukrainian people and the judicial branch's credibility."

The media described the HQCJ's formation as an important element of a judicial reform in Ukraine in the context of European integration processes. The HQCJ has not functioned in Ukraine since 2019, and the resumption of its work would help make up for the shortage of judges in Ukraine and complete their qualification assessment.

The meetings at which the HQCJ members were elected were broadcast live on the High Council of Justice's YouTube channel.