Reanimation package of reforms > News > Statements > The RPR Coalition Calls on Members of Parliament to Restore the Institutional Independence of Anti-Corruption Agencies on July 31
The unlawful adoption and hasty signing of Draft Law No. 12414 on July 22 marked a “black” day for the Verkhovna Rada of the IX convocation and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. This decision undermined the independence of the anti-corruption infrastructure, yet it failed to shake the strength and unity of Ukrainian society, which once again demonstrated its maturity, agency, and determination in defending democratic values. The adoption of these provisions represented a clear step backward on Ukraine’s path toward European integration and democratic development. In order to resume movement in the right direction, the authorities must return to the initial position and repeal the changes that obstruct the opening of the fundamental reform cluster and contradict the Roadmaps adopted by the Government.
Civil society has repeatedly called on the authorities to engage in constructive dialogue. Today, we call for concrete action — to repeal the provisions of Law No. 4555 through a vote in the parliamentary session on July 31.
We, representatives of civil society organizations and participants in the peaceful protest that spread across Ukraine, call on the Verkhovna Rada to adopt, as a whole, one of the draft laws aimed at restoring the institutional capacity of NABU and SAPO:
No. 13533, “On Amendments to the Criminal Procedure Code of Ukraine and Certain Legislative Acts of Ukraine Regarding the Strengthening of Powers of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office”, or
No. 13531, “On Amendments to the Criminal Procedure Code of Ukraine and the Law of Ukraine ‘On the Prosecutor’s Office’ Regarding the Restoration of Institutional Independence of the Bodies Conducting Pre-Trial Investigation and Procedural Oversight in Corruption Cases.”
After the law is adopted in full, we urge the Verkhovna Rada to vote for its immediate signing by the Chairperson of Parliament, and we call on the Speaker and the President of Ukraine to sign it without delay.
We emphasize that passing one of these draft laws is necessary not only for NABU and SAPO, or for our international partners such as the EU and OECD, or for protesters and civic organizations. It is equally needed by the President, the Government, and all Members of Parliament. This is an opportunity to correct a mistake — the only effective and honest way to say to the Ukrainian people: “We are sorry. We were wrong.”
We remind the authorities that they are obligated to strictly adhere to the Constitution of Ukraine, which defines the country’s strategic course toward full membership in the European Union and NATO.
Based on this, and to reaffirm commitment to the European integration path, we call on:
The President of Ukraine and the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine — to appoint judges to the Constitutional Court of Ukraine from among the competition-selected candidates.
The President of Ukraine — to sign the Law of Ukraine “On Amendments to Certain Laws of Ukraine Regarding the Strengthening of Certain Guarantees for Media, Journalists, and Citizens in Access to Information” (draft law No. 11321), which includes, in particular, live streaming of parliamentary committee meetings.
The President of Ukraine — to stop the systematic violation of the 15-day deadline for signing laws established by Article 94 of the Constitution and to comply with the legal obligation to sign laws in the event of delay.
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine — to preserve the decisive role of international experts in competitive selection procedures, particularly in the selection of members of the High Qualification Commission of Judges of Ukraine by adopting draft law No. 13382.
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine — to initiate amendments to the Law of Ukraine “On Public Consultations” to extend the obligation for Members of Parliament to conduct public consultations during the drafting of legislation.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine — to appoint the competitively selected Director of the Bureau of Economic Security (BES).
We appeal to all representatives of the authorities: draw the right conclusions and preserve the unity of Ukrainian society — this is our most vital resource in confronting Russian aggression and building a democratic, European state.
The statement was signed by:
The Reanimation Package of Reforms Coalition
NGO “Parents for Vaccination”
NGO “Struggle for Rights”
Detector Media
Institute for Civil Society
Institute for Economic Research and Policy Consulting
Institute of Euro-Atlantic Cooperation
Respublica Institute
Institute of Regional Press Development
Institute for Central European Strategy
Committee of Voters of Ukraine
National Union of Cinematographers of Ukraine
Plast
NGO “Together Against Corruption”
Eastern SOS Charitable Foundation
Ukrainian Foundation for Public Health
Ukrainian Center for Independent Political Research
Ilko Kucheriv Democratic Initiatives Foundation
New Europe Center
Life Civil Advocacy Center
Center for Democracy and Rule of Law
Center for Research on the Liberation Movement
LRHub Center for Economic Growth
Eidos Center for Political Studies and Analysis
Center for Innovations Development
Centre of Policy and Legal Reform
Ukrainian Centre for European Policy
School of Political Analytics
NGO “Legal Hundred”
NGO “EasyBusiness”
Other Civil Society Organizations:
Civil Network OPORA
Human Rights Center ZMINA
“Liberty Space” Movement
Transparency International Ukraine
Center for Civil Liberties
NGO “Anti-Corruption Headquarters”
Laboratory of Legislative Initiatives
Bureau of Social and Political Developments
NGO “BRK”
NGO “We Are from Levandivka”
Crimean Human Rights Group
NGO “August Virlich Foundation”
Civil Society Information and Analysis Center “Hromadskyi Prostir”
Open Policy Foundation
Anti-Corruption Maritime Control of Ukraine
Cultural Hub NGO
NGO “Access Point”
NGO “Laboratory for Innovative Research”
NGO “Kharkiv Anti-Corruption Center”
NGO “Foundation for Innovative Regional Development” (Up2Ukraine)
Kyiv Security Forum
NGO “Territory of Success”
NGO “People’s Defense”
NGO “Center for Support of Civic and Cultural Initiatives ‘Tamarisk’”
Zarvanytsia Civic Initiative
NGO “Gender Culture Center”
NGO “Spilno HUB”
Concerned Elders — Children of the Previous War
Kremenchuk Anti-Corruption Center
Nordic Ukraine Forum
Ukrainian Crisis Media Center
NGO “Vyshche”
NGO “Women’s Anti-Corruption Movement”
NGO “Social Capital”
NGO “Prosto Production Media”
NGO “Horizon of Change”
NGO “Center for Civic Initiatives ‘Chaika’”
NGO “Agency for Regional Development Initiatives”
Charitable Organization “Charity Fund ‘Prince Sviatoslav the Brave Regiment’”
Lviv Municipal Library
NGO “Expert Resource ‘Gender in Detail’”
NGO “Bilozerka Center for Regional Development”
Center for Reforms and Local Development
Volyn Press Club
NGO “Civic Movement ‘SVIDOMI’”
NGO “Diyachky”
NGO “Kharkiv Human Rights Protection Group”
NGO “Poltava Region Investigative Journalism Center ‘MediaDokaz’”
NGO “Improve Yourself”
All-Ukrainian Youth NGO “Foundation for Regional Initiatives”
ISAR Ednannia
NGO “Mystetskyi Arsenal Community”
NGO “Mykolaiv City Development Fund”
Training and Consulting Center for Access to Information
Civil Union “Ukrainian Capital Markets Association”
NGO “Agency of Urban Initiatives”
NGO “Women Leaders for Ukraine”
International Renaissance Foundation
Expert Group “Sova”
NGO “Zaporizhzhia Investigation Center”
NGO “Support for Rural Development”
Center for Joint Actions
Anti-Corruption Center MEZHA
CHESNO Movement
NGO “Integrity UA”
International NGO “International League for the Protection of Civil Rights of Ukraine”
NGO “MINZMIN”
Youth NGO “Ukrainian Union of Young Geographers”
NGO “Ukraine Future Network”
Ukrainian Women’s Congress
NGO “Generation U”
CO CF “KRYLA Foundation”
Charitable Foundation “Principle of Hope”
NGO “Center for Public Monitoring and Analytics”
Association “Energy Efficient Cities of Ukraine” (EECU)
NGO “Agency for Sustainable Development ‘Khmarochos’”
NGO “D.O.M.48.24”
Window of Recovery
Institute for a Successful City
NGO “Center for Strategic Partnership”
NGO “Educational and Analytical Center for Community Development”
NGO “Kharkiv Women’s Association Sfera”
NGO “CSO Alliance for Resilience”
NGO “CAT-UA (Communication Analysis Team – Ukraine)”
NGO “Association of Project Managers of Ukraine”
NGO “School of Political Analytics – POLIS”
NGO “Association of Women of Ukraine”
NGO “Active Society of Ukraine”
NGO “La Strada–Ukraine”
NGO “Communications for Change”
NGO “National Center for Mental Health and Psychosocial Rehabilitation ‘Open Doors'”
NGO “Let’s Do It Ukraine”
