OECD Justice Review of Ukraine

Ukraine’s justice system is operating under the strain of war while continuing a far-reaching programme of reform. This report examines how courts and other justice institutions have maintained services despite damaged infrastructure, increased demand and disrupted working conditions, and how they are adapting to support recovery and European integration. It looks at how justice is organised and delivered in practice, including access to services, the handling of cases, the use of digital tools and the experience of people navigating the system. It also explores how the system is addressing the threefold challenge of maintaining ordinary justice services, ensuring accountability for war crimes and laying the foundations for transitional justice. The report highlights both the resilience of institutions and the pressures they face, from staff shortages and funding constraints to growing legal needs linked to war and displacement. The report provides an overview of how the justice system is functioning today and where improvements could help ensure that services remain effective and responsive to people’s needs across the country.