Ministry of Justice of Ukraine
The Cabinet of Ministers has extended the implementation of the experimental project for registering a marriage through the "Diia" app for another two years. The resolution enters into force on August 15, 2026.
The government approved a draft law that increases fines for financial violations to 1,360 hryvnias. The period for holding individuals liable is also extended to one year.
Former Deputy Prime Minister and ex-Ambassador of Ukraine to the United States Olha Stefanishyna was notified of a new suspicion; HACC is considering a motion for a preventive measure. Investigators are examining possible illicit enrichment and the acquisition of real estate, including a house worth $550,000.
Ukraine obtained six procedural victories in international courts in the first half of 2026. The decisions allow for the recovery of about 4.6 million euros in favor of the Ministry of Defense.
From August 1, changes to tariffs on freight railway transportation come into force in Ukraine, providing for a 30% indexation. This is the first revision of tariffs since 2022, which occurs due to rising electricity costs and inflation.
In the first half of 2026, 8,352 children were born in Kyiv, which is the highest rate in Ukraine. However, the birth rate in the capital decreased by 16% compared to the same period last year.
In the first half of 2026, 79,516 marriages were registered in Ukraine, with nearly 40% of couples using online registration. The most new families were created in Kyiv, Dnipropetrovsk, and Lviv regions.
ECHR issued a decision in the case Bazhenov and Others v. Russia and Ukraine, confirming that the decisions of the occupation authorities of the Russian Federation to deprive Ukrainian citizens of property rights to land plots in Crimea have no legal consequences.
In the first half of 2026, the most popular names among girls were Sofia and Zlata, and among boys — Artem and Oleksandr. Parents also chose rare names, including double, foreign, and historical ones.
Unauthorized abandonment of a unit leads to suspension of financial allowance and benefits. For those who commit AWOL for the first time during martial law, it is possible to voluntarily return and avoid criminal liability.
The Ministry of Justice is preparing a draft law on child-friendly justice in accordance with EU standards. 15 Barnahus centers have been opened in Ukraine, and a registry of psychologists has been created.
The State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) is investigating the abuse of an alleged TCC (Territorial Recruitment Center) employee in the Odesa pre-trial detention center. The man is in custody on suspicion of torturing mobilized individuals.
The court has granted the Ministry of Justice's lawsuit to ban the activities of the pro-Russian party "Rus. " All property and assets of the organization will be transferred to state ownership.
The Kyiv pre-trial detention center lacks protective structures for 3,000 people. Building new shelters is impossible due to the complete lack of free space on the territory.
Scammers create fake exchanges to extort money under the guise of profit. The Ministry of Justice has outlined the signs of these scams and urged citizens to verify the licenses of intermediaries.
The Federation of Trade Unions of Ukraine (FPU) returned to the Trade Union House after the cancellation of ARMA management. Valuable furniture was found missing from the premises, along with signs of a call center operation.
The Ministry of Justice showcased a 1372 charter regarding the status of the Kingdom of Rus. The document confirms Ukraine's European ties and refutes the Kremlin's historical myths.
Permission from guardianship authorities is no longer required for children to receive property free of charge. The changes apply to the gifting of real estate and vehicles.
Modern couples are increasingly choosing non-traditional relationship formats over a classic lifestyle. There are guest, open, temporary, and even virtual marriages.
As a result of the May 24 attack in Kyiv, 81 people were injured. Buildings of the Ministry of Justice, KSE, the Ukrainian House, and several of the capital's museums were damaged.
The High Council of Justice issued a reprimand to a judge for the illegal lifting of the seizure of the Premier Hotel Rus. Prosecutors thwarted an attempt to re-register assets in favor of Russians.
Due to the falling birth rate, the number of first-graders in Ukraine has decreased by 13%. In the long term, schools will lose up to 90,000 students every year.
To register an inheritance for housing, documents regarding death, ownership, and family ties are required. Lost papers are restored through duplicates or the court.
Former judge Tandyr and a Ministry of Justice official stole five apartments belonging to deceased individuals. They used forged documents and fictitious debts for the fraudulent schemes.
The Ministry of Justice has released a list of property that is not subject to seizure for debts. The threshold for the recovery of a sole residence has been increased to 50 minimum wages.
The Ministry of Justice has released archives regarding Nazi crimes, the Holocaust, and the forced labor of Ukrainians. The documents contain testimonies about Babyn Yar and the Nuremberg trials.
The Ministry of Justice is asking the court to seize the assets of Mykola and Oleksii Azarov for state revenue. The list includes real estate, funds, icons, and corporate rights.
The Ministry of Justice and the NBU explained the rules for issuing a power of attorney for bank accounts for military personnel. The document can be certified free of charge by unit commanders.
Out of €39 million from the EU, the Pravo-Justice project spent €30 million on consultations and roundtables. The funds were received by affiliated non-governmental organizations.
The ECHR condemned the Russian Federation for the persecution of protesters in Crimea in 2015. The Court confirmed that Ukraine is properly fulfilling its obligations under the conditions of occupation.