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Changes in the system of free legal aid
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine updated the terms for concluding contracts with lawyers providing free secondary legal aid, with the new conditions coming into effect on 22 September 2026. These changes have raised concerns among experts, who point to the risks of administrative influence on lawyers and potential dependence on territorial recruitment centres, which may negatively affect the quality of legal assistance.
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Chronology
9 October
25 September
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