Ukraine's Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office becomes independent body
The Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO) has begun operating as a legal entity of public law independent of the Prosecutor General's Office.
Source: press service of the Prosecutor General's Office; Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office
Quote from Prosecutor General's Office: "In accordance with the order of the Deputy Prosecutor General – Head of the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office dated 19 March 2024, No. 52, the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office, as a legal entity of public law, commences its activities from 21 March 2024."
Details: The Prosecutor General's Office explained that this is happening based on the law adopted by the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine (Ukrainian parliament) on 8 December 2023, the Law on Amendments to the Criminal Procedure Code of Ukraine and other legislative acts of Ukraine to strengthen the independence of the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office.
The SAPO emphasised that establishing an independent anti-corruption prosecutor's office will not affect the investigation of cases or the prosecution in court in criminal proceedings already pending in judicial instances.
Background:
- At its meeting on 8 December, the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine adopted a law that separates the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office into a separate prosecutor's office.
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