On October 14, 2026, Ukraine’s Constitutional Court Initiated Proceedings in Major Cases and Reviewed Complaints

Constitutional Court of Ukraine Holds Plenary Sessions

According to Конституційний суд: On October 14, 2026, the Constitutional Court of Ukraine convened plenary sessions to examine constitutional complaints and submissions in both public and closed formats. The First and Second Senates continued deliberations on various cases, deciding on whether to open or deny constitutional proceedings. Further discussions on opening cases are scheduled for upcoming sessions.

Case Reviews by the First and Second Senates

The First Senate reviewed a constitutional complaint filed by Yulia Mykolaivna Piddubna concerning paragraph 2 of part one, article 251 of the Civil Procedure Code of Ukraine. The Senate also continued consideration of constitutional complaints by Oleksandr Mykhailovych Melnyk and Maksym Vyacheslavovych Maltsev regarding part ten of article 615 of the Criminal Procedure Code of Ukraine. Additionally, the First Senate’s initial panel rejected opening constitutional proceedings in the cases of:

• Oleksandr Serhiyovych Holub
• Oleksandr Oleksandrovych Kyiashko
• Yuliia Ivanivna Tatarenko

Meanwhile, the Second panel of the First Senate authorized opening proceedings in the case of Vyacheslav Yuriiovych Pleskach concerning subparagraph 1 of paragraph 3, part two, article 4 of the Ukrainian Law "On Court Fees."

The Second Senate assessed constitutional complaints from Oksana Anatoliivna Nedelina related to part four of article 424 of the Criminal Procedure Code, and from the company ENERGOPROD SERVICE LLC regarding paragraph 2 of part five, article 41 of the Ukrainian Law "On Public Procurement." During the session, the Second Senate issued Decision No. 12-р(ІІ)/2026 on the case involving Kateryna Mykolaivna Chernysh, Aliona Vasylivna Karas, and Volodymyr Volodymyrovych Karas about paragraph 9 of part one and part three of article 309 of the Criminal Procedure Code. It also determined that the constitutional proceedings for the case filed by Gas Construction Company LLC concerning part two of article 42 of the Law "On Protection of Economic Competition" would be conducted in written form.

The First Senate’s panels declined to open proceedings in the cases of:

• Veronika Varlamivna Raikhel
• Nataliya Viktorivna Syur
• Iryna Andriivna Kiyanets
• Oleksandr Petrovych Holovaty

The Second panel of the Second Senate partially opened and partially denied proceedings in the case of Yurii Viktorovych Dutov. Sessions also saw the initiation of proceedings based on submissions from the Supreme Court concerning article 51 of the Law "On the Status and Social Protection of Citizens Affected by the Chornobyl Disaster," as well as the case involving Ihor Valeriiovych Kolomoiskyi.

Upcoming hearings will address the opening of proceedings in cases involving Yurii Yuriiovych Kusliy, Viktor Oleksandrovych Zinenko, and Yurii Yuriiovych Kovalov. These ongoing activities demonstrate the Constitutional Court’s commitment to thoroughly addressing constitutional complaints, thereby enhancing the protection of citizens’ rights and freedoms in Ukraine.

The Court’s work during this period highlights its pivotal role in resolving significant constitutional matters that could shape Ukraine’s legal landscape. By initiating new proceedings across both civil and criminal law domains, the judiciary is actively reinforcing the rule of law and safeguarding citizens’ rights. The outcomes of these cases are anticipated to influence future legislative development and judicial practices within the country.

As the Constitutional Court of Ukraine continues its critical review of various cases, the Grand Chamber has also extended its examination of constitutional complaints, now set to conclude by November 3, 2026. This extension allows for a more thorough consideration of pressing legal issues affecting numerous citizens. To learn more about the implications of this decision, you can read the detailed report on the extended review of constitutional complaints.