Ministry of Justice of Ukraine
A 66-year-old US citizen was detained in Ukraine after hiding from justice for over 30 years. He was wanted for committing sexual offenses against four children aged 4 to 9 between 1984 and 1991.
The Ministry of Justice of Ukraine clarified the procedure for establishing the fact of death in the temporarily occupied territories, as certificates issued by the Russian authorities are not recognized. To do this, it is necessary to apply to any local court of Ukraine outside the occupied territory, submitting an application and evidence, after which the court immediately sends the decision to the Civil Registry Office for registration of death.
The Ministry of Justice of Ukraine filed 73 lawsuits, of which 70 have already been satisfied, leading to the confiscation of property from 87 individuals. Approximately 305 real estate objects, over 100 corporate rights, and thousands of units of movable property have been transferred to state ownership.
The Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine has approved changes to the rules for distance learning, which will come into force on September 1, 2025. Minimum occupancy requirements for distance classes and a mechanism for supporting teachers have been introduced.
On June 18, a donor campaign will be held in Kyiv to replenish the blood reserve for wounded soldiers and civilians. Anyone can join the initiative by filling out a form.
Families of deceased soldiers are entitled to the status of a family member of a deceased Defender of Ukraine. It provides a wide range of benefits, including medical, housing, labor and educational.
There are 27 laboratories of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, 4 of the Ministry of Health and 4 of the Ministry of Justice operating in Ukraine, which conduct DNA examinations. The number of samples in the database exceeds European analogues by dozens of times.
Last week, 2357 newborns were registered in Ukraine, with 1223 boys and 1134 girls. The Ministry of Justice reminded about obtaining a birth certificate abroad.
The HACC has satisfied the second lawsuit of the Ministry of Justice regarding the recovery of Vyshynskyi's assets. More than UAH 10 million has been recovered to the state's revenue, the activity of which is aimed at supporting the aggression of the Russian Federation.
The Ministry of Justice explained the rules for traveling abroad for booked employees, emphasizing the lack of a clear procedure for vacations. The decision is made by the border guard.
A notary or official appoints an inheritance manager to ensure the integrity of the property until the heirs appear. It can be an heir, executor of the will, legal entity or village council.
The Verkhovna Rada adopted as a basis the draft law on the establishment of Specialized District and Appellate Administrative Courts. They are to replace the District Administrative Court of Kyiv.
The court supported the Ministry of Justice's demands regarding the transfer of property of the banned Communist Party of Ukraine to the state. The decision has precedent-setting significance for similar cases.
A possible forgery of prisoners' signatures in documents has been discovered in the Kyiv pre-trial detention center. A criminal proceeding has been initiated and an investigation launched by the State Bureau of Investigation.
The ECHR is considering 4 interstate cases of Ukraine against Russia regarding crimes in Crimea, Donbas, and the Kerch Strait. In some cases, violations of human rights by the Russian Federation have already been confirmed.
Bill No. 9363 should simplify enforcement proceedings, allowing automatic removal of restrictions after debt payment, without the participation of the executor. This should make life easier for many Ukrainians.
The UNBA stated numerous violations of lawyers' rights, such as wiretapping, searches and interference with attorney-client privilege. The Council of Europe has adopted a convention on the protection of lawyers, Ukraine plans to ratify it.
The Kryzhopil court closed the case on the division of the Poroshenko's property worth over UAH 17. 1 billion due to the lack of subject of the dispute. Repeated appeals to the court on this issue are not allowed.
On Vyshyvanka Day, 985 couples got married all over Ukraine. The Ministry of Justice called on couples to get married in embroidered shirts and share photos.
In case of loss, damage to the certificate, or changes to the civil registration record, you can obtain a duplicate. To do this, you should submit an application to the Civil Registry Office, ASC, through "Diia," or at the consulate.
Ukrainians were warned about the unstable operation of the registers of the Ministry of Justice on the night of May 9, 2025. The reason is planned technical work on software maintenance.
The family of the former head of the Zaporizhzhia TCC was found to have unjustified assets worth 5. 5 million hryvnias. SAP prosecutors have filed a lawsuit to the court to recover these assets to the state revenue.
3545 marriages were registered in Ukraine last week, most in Kyiv – 730. The Ministry of Justice reminded of the need to update documents after changing the surname.
The Ministry of Justice of Ukraine has provided a list of documents that need to be updated after a name change. These include a passport, TIN, foreign passport, driver's license and others.
The Central Wedding Palace was damaged in Kyiv as a result of the night missile attack on April 24. Registrations have been temporarily moved to other departments.
In Ukrainian prisons, numerous violations are recorded in medical units, Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets stated. These include a chronic shortage of staff and inadequate care, which poses a real threat to the lives of prisoners.
The Ministry of Justice confirmed the validity of laminated civil status certificates. The documents are suitable for certifying facts, but an apostille is not possible on them.
HACC satisfied the claim of the Ministry of Justice and recovered the assets of "Belaruskali" to the state revenue: more than 70 thousand tons of potassium chloride, monetary assets and wagons.
The NACP plans to begin verifying electronic declarations for 2024 in May 2025. Declarants have 30 days to correct any errors.
The Cabinet of Ministers has allocated funds for consulting services to prepare a draft agreement with the United States on mineral resources. The Ministry of Economy and the Ministry of Justice are to engage consultants by April 15, 2025.