On 25 April 2025, the 10th Annual International Scientific and Practical Conference “Current Issues in Court Law” was held online via Zoom. The conference brought together over 60 participants — speakers and attendees — from various countries and universities.

The conference was organized with the participation of leading scholars and representatives of academic institutions:
• Prof. Lidiia Moskvitsh, Doctor of Law, Yaroslav Mudryi National Law University (Ukraine) — Chair of the Organizing Committee.
• Dr. Rainer Birke, Attorney-at-law, Chair of the German-Ukrainian Lawyers Association (Germany) — Co-Chair of the Organizing Committee.
• Prof. Oksana Khotynska-Nor, Doctor of Law, Head of the Department of Justice, Educational and Scientific Institute of Law at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv (Ukraine).
• Prof. Nana Bakaiianova, Doctor of Law, Head of the Department of Organization of Judicial, Law Enforcement Authorities and Advocacy, National University “Odesa Law Academy” (Ukraine).

The conference programme is available here 

The conference programme included:
• Plenary session (9:00–11:00), featuring leading speakers from Ukraine and EU countries.
• Three thematic panels:
• Panel 1: “European Practices in the Field of Justice: Lessons for Ukraine’s Integration Path” (11:00–13:15).
• Panel 2: “Digitalization of Justice” (13:15–15:00).
• Panel 3: “Transitional Justice” (15:00–17:00).
• Closing remarks and summary of the conference (17:00–17:30).

Geographic reach of participants:
The conference welcomed representatives from universities and research institutions from Ukraine, Germany, Poland, Austria, Albania, Luxembourg, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Norway, Saudi Arabia, Lithuania, and other countries.

Key universities represented:
• Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv (Ukraine)

• Yaroslav Mudryi National Law University (Ukraine)

• Humboldt University of Berlin (Germany)

• University of Luxembourg (Luxembourg)

• University of Gdańsk (Poland)

• University for Continuing Education Krems (Austria)

• University of Tirana (Albania)

• University of Warsaw (Poland)

• International University of Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina)

• University of Bergen (Norway)

• Al Yamamah University (Saudi Arabia)

• Vilnius University (Lithuania)

• University of Bedfordshire (United Kingdom)

• University of Salzburg (Austria)

• Tilburg University (Netherlands)

• University of Pristina (Kosovo)

Main topics presented:
• European integration and judicial reform in Ukraine: experience of candidate countries
• Protection of judicial independence under authoritarian challenges
• Private international law and cooperation in the field of justice
• Digitalization of judicial procedures in Europe
• Transitional justice, mechanisms of restoring justice and combating impunity

Conference conclusions:
The conference outlined key challenges and strategic priorities for the development of court law in Ukraine in the context of European integration. In particular:
• Special attention was paid to transitional justice as a comprehensive tool for overcoming impunity, restoring justice, and strengthening trust in state institutions. Participants emphasized the need to develop a clear national strategy in this area, taking into account international standards and ensuring the participation of victims in justice processes.
• The experiences of EU candidate countries — particularly Albania, Serbia, Kosovo, and Bosnia and Herzegovina — in implementing judicial reforms were actively discussed. The importance of interstate exchange of experience, especially regarding cooperation with European institutions, implementation of the acquis communautaire, ensuring judicial independence, and reforming justice institutions was stressed.
• The importance of digitalization of justice as a prerequisite for effective, open, and inclusive access to justice, especially in cross-border disputes, was highlighted.
• The need for institutional resilience of the judiciary under martial law was emphasized, particularly through the implementation of professional standards, integrity mechanisms, and effective management.
• Conference participants expressed a joint view on the importance of integrating legal research into judicial reform practices, which should contribute to the formation of a fair and efficient justice system in Ukraine.