Grand Chamber of the Constitutional Court of Ukraine Holds Closed Plenary Session
On October 20, 2026, the Grand Chamber of Ukraine’s Constitutional Court convened behind closed doors to review multiple cases. Among them was a constitutional submission from the Supreme Court challenging the constitutionality of paragraph 2, Section II of the Final and Transitional Provisions in the Law of Ukraine 'On Amendments to the Civil Code of Ukraine to Strengthen the Protection of the Rights of Bona Fide Acquirers.' This case will be further examined during an upcoming plenary session.
The Grand Chamber also decided to proceed with a written constitutional review concerning a submission by the Supreme Court about the constitutionality of Article 51 in the Law of Ukraine 'On the Status and Social Protection of Citizens Affected by the Chornobyl Disaster.' Additionally, the Second Senate of the Constitutional Court continued considering a constitutional complaint filed by Anatoliy Oleksandrovych Luzhynets regarding the constitutionality of part one of Article 81-1 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine. This matter will also return for further plenary discussion.
Ongoing Constitutional Cases Under Review
The Second Senate has also opted for a written procedure in the constitutional complaint submitted by Yuriy Viktorovych Dutov. This complaint questions the constitutionality of part two of Article 28 and the first and seventh paragraphs of point 2, part one of Article 37 of the Law of Ukraine 'On Military Duty and Military Service.' These cases will be revisited at future plenary meetings.
- Constitutional submission from the Supreme Court regarding paragraph 2, Section II of the Final and Transitional Provisions in the Law on Amendments to the Civil Code of Ukraine.
- Constitutional submission from the Supreme Court on Article 51 of the Law on the Status and Social Protection of Citizens Affected by the Chornobyl Disaster.
- Constitutional complaint by Anatoliy Oleksandrovych Luzhynets concerning part one of Article 81-1 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine.
- Constitutional complaint by Yuriy Viktorovych Dutov regarding part two of Article 28 and paragraphs one and seven of point 2, part one of Article 37 of the Law on Military Duty and Military Service.
The Constitutional Court’s Grand Chamber plays a crucial role in Ukraine’s legal framework by ensuring that laws align with the Constitution. The outcomes of these cases could have significant implications for law enforcement and the protection of citizens' rights. Upcoming plenary sessions will be pivotal in shaping Ukraine’s legislative landscape moving forward.
In light of the recent developments during the closed session, it is essential to consider the broader context of ongoing constitutional matters. Just days earlier, on October 14, 2026, the Constitutional Court of Ukraine initiated proceedings in several significant cases, addressing various complaints that may influence the legal landscape. For more details on these earlier proceedings, refer to the full coverage of the initiated cases.