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Visit of Ukrainian Attorneys to the HFHR

Between the 13th and the 15th of September, the Helsinki Foundation for Human Rights hosted a visit of 11 attorneys from Dniepropietrowsk, Ukraine. They belonged to the Foundation of Constitutional and Civil Rights, and to the District Association of Attorneys. (23-SEP-05)

Published: September 23, 2005

During the visit, the Ukrainian lawyers acquainted themselves with the Polish Justice system. They visited the Supreme Court, the Constitutional Tribunal, the Supreme Court of Administration and the regional Court. During this visit, they had the chance to discuss and compare experiences with members of the Polish judiciary. The visit in the District Council of Attorneys was also significant. The discussion focused on the problems existing within the environment, and on the possibility of co-operation between Polish and Ukrainian attorneys.

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