War-Torn Justice: Empirical Analysis of the Impact of Armed Conflict on Fair Trial Guarantees in Ukraine

Kaja Kowalczewska

doi:10.22197/rbdpp.v9i3.896

Autores/as

Kaja Kowalczewska University of Wroclaw https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9799-9150

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22197/rbdpp.v9i3.896

Palabras clave:

Ukraine, Armed conflict, Fair trial, Conflict-related crimes, Judicial challenges

Resumen

Amidst the ongoing armed conflict triggered by Russian aggression, Ukraine faces the formidable task of upholding fair trial standards and ensuring justice for conflict-related crimes. This research explores the challenges encountered by the Ukrainian judicial system in the aftermath of the aggression. The study investigates the impact of the conflict on the country's ability to prosecute violations of international humanitarian law. Despite the complexity of the situation, Ukraine's judiciary has demonstrated resilience in upholding fair trial guarantees. However, obstacles persist, necessitating a thorough examination of the legal and operational context. The study adopts a systematic approach, delving into contextual considerations, the state of the Ukrainian judiciary, and survey data analysis to highlight organizational, ethical, political and social challenges. The research contributes valuable insights to the discourse on justice and accountability in regions affected by armed conflict, underscoring the need for continuous efforts to safeguard fair trial principles in Ukraine.

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Biografía del autor/a

Kaja Kowalczewska, University of Wroclaw

Ph. D., post-doc conducting research on international law and new technologies, member of the Polish Red Cross Commission for the Promotion of International Humanitarian Law.

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