Section
1. FUNDAMENTALS OF THE JUDICIAL POWER
Chapter 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Article 1. Judicial power
1. The state power in Ukraine shall be exercised
on the basis of its division into legislative,
executive and judicial branches.
2. The judicial power shall be exercised through
administration of justice in the form of civil,
commercial, administrative, criminal and constitutional
judicial procedure. The judicial procedure shall
be administered by the Constitutional Court
of Ukraine and the courts of general jurisdiction.
3. The jurisdiction of courts shall cover all
legal relations that arise in the state.
Article 2. Objectives of a court
While administering justice in the name of Ukraine
and on the basis of the rule of law, a court
shall secure the protection of the rights and
freedoms of a human being and citizen, as guaranteed
by the Constitution and laws of Ukraine, the
rights and legitimate interests of legal entities,
and interests of the public and the State.
Article 3. The court system of Ukraine
1. The court system of Ukraine shall consist
of the Constitutional Court of Ukraine and the
courts of general jurisdiction.
2. The courts of general jurisdiction shall
form the single system of courts. The Constitutional
Court of Ukraine shall be the single body of
constitutional jurisdiction in Ukraine.
3. The court system shall provide accessibility
of justice for every person.
4. The creation of extraordinary and special
courts shall not be permitted.
5. The procedure of organization and operation
of the Constitutional Court of Ukraine shall
be determined by the Constitution and the law
on the Constitutional Court of Ukraine.
Article 4. Legislation on the judicial system
of Ukraine
The judicial system of Ukraine shall be determined
by the Constitution of Ukraine, this Law and
other laws. The status of judges shall be determined
by the law on the status of judges.
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