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d. Justice system and right to trial
When evaluating the Ukrainian justice system, HRC noted the persistent problem of
corruption and lack of full transparency of the process of appointing judges. The Committee
recommended establishment of an independent body that would administer the judiciary.
CESCR urged Ukraine to ensure effective enforcement of economic, social and cultural rights
and freedoms by introducing the right to file complaints with the Constitutional Court. CAT
recommended that Ukraine reform the office of the General Prosecutor in order to strengthen
its independence and separate the function of investigations in allegations of torture. CRC
recommended that Ukraine create a separate juvenile justice system and that pre-trial
detention of minors be used only as a measure of last resort.
e. Freedom of conscience and religion, freedom of expression, freedom of
association and assembly, right to participate in public and political life
CAT, HRC and the Special Rapporteur on the freedom of expression reported cases of
attacks, also fatal, intimidation and harassment of journalists. Both Committees urged the
State authorities to guarantee effective protection of the freedom of expression and
prosecution of offences against journalists. The Special Rapporteur also noted gradual
improvement in the protection of the freedom of expression in Ukraine.
f. Social, economic and cultural rights
CESCR reported a high rate of unemployment among women, limited access of the
Roma minority to the labour market, low minimum wages and obstacles faced by trade
unions. The Committee also noted the high poverty ratio and the deteriorating quality of the
healthcare system (in particular in rural areas). CESCR commented on the large number of
persons living with HIV/AIDS or suffering from tuberculosis. CEDAW urged Ukraine to
improve the standard of sexual education and to discourage abortion as a contraceptive
method. CRC also noted that the Chernobyl disaster continued to exert a long-lasting impact
on children’s health. CESCR recommended that Ukraine support the education of children
from ethnical and national minorities, in particular the Roma minority.
g. Rights of minorities
CESCR and CERD expressed their opinion on the situation of the Crimean Tatars,
noting that the privatisation of land and protection of the rights of the Tatar minority were
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