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The Criminal Procedure Code of Ukraine

on granting regional attorneys procedural rights in cases of prosecution of an attorney. Other
matters worth mentioning include the extension of procedural rights of attorneys of persons whose
interests are involved in criminal proceedings, but where a person is not a suspect, accused or
other party to proceedings; the prohibition to ignore the need to notify attorneys of the questioning
of witnesses, etc.;

The Law of Ukraine "On the Judiciary and the Status of Judges"

in order to delete the provisions stipulating that a disciplinary action may be brought against an
attorney for filing a knowingly groundless application for bringing disciplinary action against a
judge. Transfer of a relevant provision to the Rules of Legal Ethics;

The Code of Ukraine On Administrative Offences
on expanding the liability for refusing to provide information at attorney’s request, failure to provide
the information on time or providing incomplete information;

The Criminal Code of Ukraine

on cancelling criminal liability of judges for delivering a knowingly unjust decision .
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COORDINATION OF STAKEHOLDERS’ ACTIVITIES

INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATION

Discuss issues regarding Ukrainian advocacy beyond national boundaries and institutions.

Actively develop international communication at all levels: interaction of state agencies
of Ukraine and other countries, joint work of legal community with colleagues from
abroad, coordination with international public and international organisations.

Disseminate information through international organisations and their response to
violations of the rights of attorneys in Ukraine through the adoption of project initiatives,
taking appropriate measures, correspondence, making publications and organisation of
meetings.
Establish a system of international support for public initiatives to provide the necessary
resources to projects aimed at developing democracy, human rights and the rule of law.

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