An aerial view of a military vehicle driven past destroyed buildings in Lozove, Ukraine.
An aerial view of a military vehicle driven past destroyed buildings in Lozove, Ukraine. © Carl Court/Getty Images

Ukraine Justice Report - Issue 65

31 October 2023

IWPR's Frontline Updates – unique insights from our network of local reporters and updates from our programmes.

IWPR’s weekly Ukraine Justice Report provides an overview of key events and links to essential reading from Ukrainian and international reports alongside dedicated IWPR reporting and analysis.

A couple sits next to lit candles in memory of those who were killed at the time of Russias occupation of Bucha, on the first anniversary of the towns liberation from Russian forces, at Vokzal'na Street on March 31, 2023 in Bucha, Ukraine.
A couple sits next to lit candles in memory of those who were killed at the time of Russias occupation of Bucha, on the first anniversary of the towns liberation from Russian forces, at Vokzal'na Street on March 31, 2023 in Bucha, Ukraine. © Roman Pilipey/Getty Images
INTERVIEW

War Crimes: Ready for Justice

Ukraine’s strategy aims to establish an effective prosecution system, build capacity and enhance international collaboration – while also prioritising victim support.
Ukrainian investigators allege that Anton Polyakov targeted former participants of the war in eastern Ukraine during the occupation of the village of Pisky-Radkivski in the Izium district.
Ukrainian investigators allege that Anton Polyakov targeted former participants of the war in eastern Ukraine during the occupation of the village of Pisky-Radkivski in the Izium district. © Gaelle Girbes/Getty Images
COURTSIDE

Case Launched Over Torture of Former ATO Participants

Summons describes how men were beaten, electrocuted with stun guns and branded with a hot iron before being subjected to forced labour.
UKRAINE JUSTICE BRIEFING

Tuesday, 31 October ‘23

This week’s overview of key events and links to essential reading.

•  First War Crime Cases Brought to German Prosecutors Under Universal Jurisdiction
•  Two Russian Soldiers Accused of Torturing and Killing Three Brothers
•  Russian Man Issued Suspicion in Absentia for Rape
•  Three Russian Commanders Suspected of Kherson Shelling

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