Zelenskyy proposes to Rada to create 2 specialized administrative courts

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy proposes to the Verkhovna Rada to create a Specialized District Administrative Court and a Specialized Appeal Administrative Court with their location in Kyiv. The corresponding draft law No. 13302 was registered in the Rada on May 19, the Ukrainian News agency reports.

It is assumed that these courts are higher specialized courts, the territorial jurisdiction of these courts extends to the entire territory of Ukraine.

The explanatory note to the draft law notes that on March 26, 2025, the law on amendments to the law "On the judicial system and the status of judges" regarding the legal principles of the establishment and functioning of the Specialized District Administrative Court and the Specialized Appeal Administrative Court entered into force.

In accordance with the requirements of the Constitution, consultations were held with the High Council of Justice on the issue of the draft law on the establishment of the Specialized District Administrative Court and the Specialized Appeal Administrative Court.

On April 29, the High Council of Justice approved an advisory opinion on this draft law, noting that it was supported, "aware of the importance of establishing the rule of law in Ukraine, observing the principle of citizens' access to justice, and Ukraine's European integration processes."

The note notes that the creation of a Specialized District Administrative Court and a Specialized Appeal Administrative Court will make it possible to increase the effectiveness of protecting the rights, freedoms, and interests of individuals in the sphere of public legal relations.

Zelenskyy identified this draft law as urgent for extraordinary consideration by the Rada.

As the Ukrainian News agency earlier reported, Ukraine has committed to creating a new court within the framework of cooperation with the International Monetary Fund.

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