Former head of the President's Office Andriy Yermak has obtained a new position in the legal field. He has been appointed the head of the committee at the National Association of Lawyers of Ukraine, which will deal with issues related to the protection of those affected by Russian aggression and the legal aspects of rebuilding the country. The relevant information was released by MP Yaroslav Zheleznyak in a video on his YouTube channel.
According to him, the new committee will work within the legal community and focus on legal mechanisms for compensation and recovery after the war.
Andriy Yermak headed the lawyers' committee: what is known about the structure
It is about a committee for the protection of those affected by armed aggression against Ukraine, compensation mechanisms, and legal support for European integration recovery.
According to open sources, it has been created under the National Association of Lawyers of Ukraine. This organization unites key institutions of lawyer self-government.
The main areas of activity of the committee are:
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legal protection of those affected by Russian aggression
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development of compensation mechanisms
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legal support for the rebuilding process
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legal support for European integration reforms.
The committee is to work within the legal system and involve experts in forming legal solutions for post-war recovery.
National Association of Lawyers: what is known about the organization
The National Association of Lawyers of Ukraine is a key institution of lawyer self-government. It unites lawyers of the country and coordinates the work of the Council of Lawyers of Ukraine.
According to information presented in the video, the decision to appoint Andriy Yermak was made by the head of the association, Lidia Izovitova.
Comments also mention that the European Union has repeatedly drawn the attention of the Ukrainian authorities to the need for reforming the legal profession. The corresponding changes are considered one of the conditions for further development of the legal system and integration into European standards.
It is also known that Andriy Yermak has a legal education and a lawyer's certificate obtained back in the 1990s. Before his political career, he worked in the legal field and was involved in the legal business.
Let us remind you that Volodymyr Zelensky explained Yermak's resignation from the OP, denying any connection with the corruption investigation.