UPDATE: Zelensky signs law destroying independence of Ukraine's key anti-corruption bodies
kyivindependent.com
President Volodymyr Zelensky approved the law on July 22 despite large-scale protests against the law, which critics say undermines years of pro-democracy reforms.

The Ukrainian parliament on July 22 approved amendments that effectively destroy the independence of Ukraine’s two key anti-corruption institutions, according to opposition lawmakers and watchdogs.

The legislation grants the prosecutor general new powers over investigations led by the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and cases led by the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO).

The step comes as Ukrainian authorities ramp up pressure against the two agencies established as part of the anti-graft reforms after the EuroMaidan Revolution.

  • gajustempus@feddit.orgEnglish
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    2 days ago

    so - your solution to solve corruption and russian influence is to give more control to these already corrupt bodies?

    I highly doubt that would work. But I do agree on what WOULD work: Ask the EU or at least SOME members of the EU to offer support in working against corruption.

    Personally, I’d prefer some of these people from scandinavia to look into that matter. They’re known to be the most transparent and advanced one’s in that regard.