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Ukraine signs Council of Europe Convention on the protection of lawyers

3 sourcesPublished 30/08/2026, 19:00 · Updated 05/09/2026, 19:00

Ukraine has signed the Council of Europe Convention on the protection of the profession of lawyer, aimed at strengthening guarantees for legal practice. The next step is the ratification of the document, which is being discussed by representatives of parliament, government, and the legal community.

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Signing took place on August 30, 2026
The Convention aims to protect lawyers from pressure
Ratification discussions involve the National Association of Advocates of Ukraine
Lidiya Izovitova and Valentyn Hvozdiy participate in discussions
Ratification may lead to a new law on advocacy

National Association of Advocates of Ukraine · Council of Europe · Lidiya Izovitova · Valentyn Hvozdiy · Volodymyr Vatras · Ukrainian parliament · Ukrainian government

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Ukraine signs Council of Europe Convention on the protection of lawyers

3 sourcesPublished 30/08/2026, 19:00 · Updated 05/09/2026, 19:00

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Signing took place on August 30, 2026
The Convention aims to protect lawyers from pressure
Ratification discussions involve the National Association of Advocates of Ukraine
Lidiya Izovitova and Valentyn Hvozdiy participate in discussions
Ratification may lead to a new law on advocacy

National Association of Advocates of Ukraine · Council of Europe · Lidiya Izovitova · Valentyn Hvozdiy · Volodymyr Vatras · Ukrainian parliament · Ukrainian government

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