Today, 19 May, at the solemn session, a newly appointed judge of the Constitutional Court of Ukraine read out the text of the oath and signed it.
Oksana Hryschuk was appointed to the office of the judge of the Constitutional Court of Ukraine by the Decree of the President of Ukraine of 26 November 2021 No.596/2021.
Serhiy Holovaty, chair of the session, gave Oksana Hryschuk the judicial robe, the badge and the judge's ID and congratulated her on acquiring the authority of the judge of the Constitutional Court.
«Today you join those who are called and obliged to be the guardians of the Constitution of Ukraine, its protectors, defenders and to stand on its guard», stressed Serhiy Holovaty.
In his speech, he also noted that the inner state of each of us is accounted for hard times – everyday war, which despite the fact that it has been ongoing for 8 years but since 24 February marks every day and every minute. Therefore Serhiy Holovaty wished the judge of the Constitutional Court of Ukraine that the evils of war would bypass the judge and her family and relatives.
Deputy Chairman of the Court also emphasised the significance of today's event: «You are sworn in on a special day – the Day of Ukrainian Embroidery (Vyshyvanka). The day, when Ukrainians all over the world show themselves as a nation which belongs to one family, the people who have their own identity, which is reflected in the language and everyday life. And the Ukrainian vyshyvanka is the expression of this identity. Regardless of the ornaments on it, all of them are guardians of the Ukrainian nation to which we belong.
The session chair noted that at the Constitutional Court of Ukraine we are called to protect the Ukrainian nation which has historically gained its statehood, having implemented its natural right to self-determination. In concluding his speech, Serhiy Holovaty wished Oksana Hryschuk professional success.
Переглянути відеовиступ Сергія Головатого
The solemn session was attended by the Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Ruslan Stefanchuk. In his speech, the Head of the Parliament thanked the Constitutional Court of Ukraine for its work. He stressed that despite the difficult time the Court has not only continued to work and condider cases on a regular basis but also joined the efforts to defend the interests of Ukraine at the international arena and support the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Ruslan Stefanchuk noted that thanks to the efforts of the Constitutional Court of Ukraine at the international arena the constitutional cours of Russia and Belarus were deprived of the membership in the Conference of European Constitutional Courts. Such initiative of the Constitutional Court of Ukraine was supported by the presidents of constitutional courts of other European countries.
Ruslan Stefanchuk also gave a positive assessment of the decision of the Constitutional Court of Ukraine on the enhanced protection of militarymen, in which the Court stressed that citizens of Ukraine who protect Motherland, independence and territorial integrity of Ukraine exercise constitutionally important functions, therefore the state must grant them and members of their families a special status and ensure additional guarantees of social protection. He also noted that the decision of the Constitutional Court of Ukraine is an important guideline, including for the Parliament when implementing its constitutional duties.
In conclusion Ruslan Stefanchuk emphasised that the state and the Ukrainian people expect the judge to implement fair justice in this office.
Переглянути відеовиступ Руслана Стефанчука
The special plenary session of the Constitutional Court of Ukraine was also attended by the Permanent Representative of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine at the Constitutional Court of Ukraine Olha Sovhyria, Court staff and media.
