Poroshenko offers anticorruption chamber. IMF stays strict about the independent court

“Anticorruption requires a very comprehensive approach, something that can’t be done by a single institution. One needs strong prosecution, right judges, enforcement of judgements. It’s not a simple process. NABU was an important accomplishment. We certainly agree that the creation of an anticorruption court is an important next step. We encourage the government to do that.” David Lipton, IMF. Full text of the interview.

In the meantime, President Poroshenko keeps persuading the international partners that Ukraine does not need an anticorruption court. During his speech at YES Conference 2017 Poroshenko asked Western leaders to raise their hands if they have anticorruption courts in their countries. Then he referred to the experience of Kenia and Uganda where similar courts exist. In the end, he claimed that anticorruption chamber can be established next month.

Needless to remind that it was Poroshenko himself who submitted the Law on Judiciary that already envisages establishment of the anticorruption court. Our arguments on misleading statements that anticorruption chambers are faster to establish and more efficient.