The High Anti-Corruption Court (HACC) reported on May 26 the discovery of equipment for covert audio and video surveillance found in the residences of its staff members. According to court representatives, these facts are regarded as attempts to influence the objective consideration of cases that are under their jurisdiction.
This is reported by Kyiv24
Response and Legal Consequences
The HACC does not disclose the names of the employees and does not provide additional details regarding the incident. Reports of interference in the administration of justice have been submitted to the High Council of Justice and the Office of the Prosecutor General, leading to the initiation of criminal proceedings.
Legislative Context and Prohibitions
The High Anti-Corruption Court reminded that according to Article 6 of the law “On the Judiciary and the Status of Judges,” interference in the administration of justice, any influence on judges, or the collection, storage, and dissemination of information with the aim of discrediting the court is prohibited. Such actions result in liability under the Criminal Code, and their commission is punishable by law.
“We regard these facts as attempts to influence the impartial administration of justice by HACC judges and associate them with the consideration of court cases that are under the court’s jurisdiction”