Local residents pass by a destroyed church which served as a military base for the Russian soldiers in Lukashivka village, Ukraine.
Local residents pass by a destroyed church which served as a military base for the Russian soldiers in Lukashivka village, Ukraine. © Anastasia Vlasova/Getty Images

Ukraine Justice Report - Issue 87

16 April 2024

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.

On April 9 presiding judge Gennadiy Stasenko announced a verdict of 12 years imprisonment. Hukasyan must also pay 65,000 hryvnias (1,650 dollars) to cover the cost of the forensic examinations.
On April 9 presiding judge Gennadiy Stasenko announced a verdict of 12 years imprisonment. Hukasyan must also pay 65,000 hryvnias (1,650 dollars) to cover the cost of the forensic examinations. © Irina Domashchenko
COURTSIDE

Russian POW Sentenced for Murder and Looting

The corporal admitted guilt, declined to appeal and requested he be exchanged.
Two women embrace each other outside a residential building damaged during Russian drone attacks in Kyiv, Ukraine.
Two women embrace each other outside a residential building damaged during Russian drone attacks in Kyiv, Ukraine. © Roman Pilipey/Getty Images
INTERVIEW

Women Support Women

How survivors of sexual violence are working to gather testimony for future justice processes.
UKRAINE JUSTICE BRIEFING

Tuesday, 16 April ‘24

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

•  Prosecutor to Investigate Footage of Execution of Ukrainian POWs
•  Two Sentenced for Brutal Treatment of Kherson Civilians
•  Russian Soldier Convicted of Murdering Woman
•  Ukrainian Artist Sentenced in Absentia for Collaboration

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