Higher Council of Justice
The Higher Council of Justice is a constitutional body in Ukraine responsible for ensuring the integrity and professionalism of the judiciary. Its powers include appointing, transferring and dismissing judges, as well as adjudicating disciplinary cases against them. The Council was re-established in 2015 to replace the previous Supreme Council of Justice, and it consists of 21 members, most of whom are elected by judges and lawyers.
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Russian drone strikes hit residential and office buildings in Kyiv, killing seven and injuring 57
Russian drone strikes hit multiple buildings across Kyiv on Friday, 25 September, including a multi-storey residential building in the Pechersk district and an office building in the Solomiansky district. At least seven people were killed and at least 57 injured, including two children, with casualty figures rising over the course of the day. The Higher Council of Justice building was also damaged.