The judicial power

Justice in Ukraine is administered exclusively by courts.

The Supreme Court of Ukraine is the highest judicial body in the system of courts of general jurisdiction.

The system of courts of general jurisdiction is formed in accordance with the territorial principle and principle of specialization. Courts decide cases involving conflicts between citizens and state. They are independent and all their activities abide only by the rules of law.

The oblasts’, districts’, cities’ courts hear small value claims and less serious offences.

The Constitutional Court of Ukraine is the sole body of constitutional jurisdiction. The Constitutional Court of Ukraine:

• decides on issues of conformity of laws and legal acts with the Constitution of Ukraine;

• provides the official interpretation of the Constitution of Ukraine and the laws of Ukraine.

Justices of the Constitutional Court will be evenly appointed by the President, the Verkhovna Rada and the special assembly of judges.