Constitutional Court of Ukraine Extends Proceedings
On March 26, 2026, the Grand Chamber of Ukraine's Constitutional Court extended its review of several cases and set a new deadline for rulings on constitutional complaints. The court will continue its deliberations during closed sessions of its plenary meetings.
Cases Under Review
The cases for which proceedings have been extended include:
- A case from the Supreme Court concerning the constitutionality of Clause 11, Part 1, Article 34, and Clause 101, Section XIII ('Final and Transitional Provisions') of the Law of Ukraine 'On Enforcement Proceedings' dated June 2, 2016, No. 1404–VIII;
- Clauses 51 and 52 of Section III ('Transitional and Final Provisions') of the Law of Ukraine 'On Specifics of Establishing a Public Railway Transport Joint-Stock Company' dated February 23, 2012, No. 4442–VI;
- A case brought by Viktor Volodymyrovych Soroka, Roman Mykolaiovych Karpenko, Yurii Oleksiiovych Prokopenko, Eduard Valentynovych Dudkevych, Oleksandr Volodymyrovych Romanenko, and Olena Yuriivna Iliushonok regarding the constitutionality of Subclause 17, Clause 1, Section I of the Law of Ukraine 'On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of Ukraine Concerning the Optimization of Labor Relations' dated July 1, 2022, No. 2352–IX;
- A case from the Supreme Court concerning the constitutionality of a specific provision in Clause 10, Part 1, Article 212 of the Family Code of Ukraine.
A deadline of April 23 of this year has been set for rulings on constitutional complaints filed by several individuals, including:
- M.A. Babak,
- B.M. Denysenko,
- O.V. Klymenko,
- I.V. Kolomoiskyi,
- Yu.R. Pilchak.
The extension of these cases underscores the critical role of the Constitutional Court in ensuring legislation aligns with Ukraine's Constitution. Setting new deadlines indicates the court's active work amidst a complex legal landscape, which may influence future legislative initiatives and legal application in the country. The outcomes of these cases could significantly impact Ukrainian law and legal practice. The Constitutional Court's rulings are closely watched as they can set binding precedents for all state bodies and courts.
The recent extension of proceedings by the Constitutional Court highlights ongoing judicial challenges in Ukraine. In a related development, the court has also made significant decisions regarding the judiciary law, as detailed in a recent report. Understanding these rulings is essential for grasping the broader implications for Ukraine's legal framework. For further insights into the court's actions, you can read more about the judiciary law case closure and rejected petitions.