With a view to developing international cooperation and introducing modern digital solutions in the field of constitutional justice, the Constitutional Court of Ukraine has signed a Memorandum of Intent on the implementation of a digitalization project initiated by the Laboratory of Legislative Initiatives with the support of the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida).
“The digitalisation of the judiciary and the Constitutional Court is not just about technology; it is primarily about ensuring access to justice, particularly in times of war. We aim to support Ukrainian courts in working more efficiently, openly, and promptly, as is expected by modern society and our European partners. This Memorandum is about shared responsibility and a shared belief in change”, stated Svitlana Matviienko, Executive Director of the Agency for Legislative Initiatives.
The project will be implemented jointly by the Constitutional Court of Ukraine, the Supreme Court, the High Council of Justice, and the High Qualification Commission of Judges of Ukraine.
On behalf of the Constitutional Court of Ukraine, Judge of the Court Oleksandr Vodiannikov signed the Memorandum of Intent.
“The Constitutional Court of Ukraine considers digitalization an integral component of modern constitutional justice. For us, it is not only a matter of convenience or procedural speed – it is above all a guarantee of transparency, predictability, and public trust. In wartime, digital solutions help ensure the uninterrupted functioning of the Court and, in the long run, facilitate the integration of our justice system into the European legal space. This Memorandum is a symbol of our shared determination to strengthen the rule of law and make constitutional justice more accessible for everyone,” he noted.
The Memorandum was signed under the auspices and in the personal presence of Mr. Jakob Granit, Sida’s Director-General, the project donor.
“We greatly value the Ukrainian judiciary's willingness to cooperate and embrace digitalisation and transparency. A key component of this reform is transposition into European Union legislation. We hope that signing this Memorandum will be an important step in supporting the judiciary, helping to make the justice system more transparent and aligned with EU standards,” emphasized Mr. Jakob Granit.
The implementation of the project, which aims to strengthen the capacity of the judiciary and constitutional justice by digitalising internal processes in key institutions and designing new solutions for interacting with the public, will begin in October 2025 and will last for 30 months.
The project represents an important contribution to the implementation of the tasks outlined in the Rule of Law Roadmap and the Ukraine Facility Plan 2024–2027, which are essential for Ukraine’s further path towards membership in the European Union.
