Plenary Sessions of Ukraine's Constitutional Court
On March 5, 2026, the Grand Chamber of Ukraine's Constitutional Court held closed plenary sessions to deliberate on a series of cases initiated by constitutional petitions and complaints. The judges decided to extend the review period for the constitutional complaint filed by M. A. Babak until March 27, 2026.
Significant Constitutional Petitions Under Review
The Court examined several major constitutional petitions, including:
- A petition from the Supreme Court of Ukraine concerning the Law of Ukraine 'On Court Fees' (specifically, Part 2 of Article 3 and Subparagraph 5, Paragraph 3, Part 2 of Article 4).
- A petition submitted by 51 People's Deputies of Ukraine regarding the Law of Ukraine 'On Voluntary Amalgamation of Territorial Communities' (Paragraph 6, Part 1 of Article 4 and Part 3 of Article 11).
- A petition from the Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights on the Law of Ukraine 'On the Organization of Labor Relations under Martial Law' (provisions in the second sentence of the second paragraph, the third paragraph of Part 1 of Article 12, and the second paragraph of point 3 of the 'Final Provisions' section).
Additionally, the Grand Chamber considered constitutional complaints from six individuals: Viktor Volodymyrovych Soroka, Roman Mykolaiovych Karpenko, Yurii Oleksiiovych Prokopenko, Eduard Valentynovych Dudkevych, Oleksandr Volodymyrovych Romanenko, and Olena Yuriivna Iliushonok. These complaints pertain to the Law of Ukraine 'On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of Ukraine Regarding the Optimization of Labor Relations' (No. 2352-IX of July 1, 2022, Subparagraph 17, Paragraph 1, Section I).
The review of these cases will be continued at one of the upcoming plenary sessions. This judicial activity highlights the ongoing process of legal refinement in Ukraine, a nation navigating complex challenges.
The Court's sessions indicate an intensification of legal processes in Ukraine, which may reflect a drive to refine legislation within a constantly shifting political and social landscape. The review of constitutional complaints and petitions could significantly impact legal practice and the protection of citizens' rights, particularly concerning laws on labor relations and the organization of local self-government.