Ukrainians rely on public authorities for justice development, survey reveals

A recent survey underscores the high expectations Ukrainians have for their public authorities in ensuring the development of justice infrastructure in the country. This finding was highlighted by Daria Svyrydova, a member of the Advisory Council on De-occupation and Reintegration of the Temporarily Occupied Territories of Crimea and Sevastopol, during a presentation at the Media Center Ukraine. The study focused on the challenges of reintegrating de-occupied areas and preserving historical memory.

“Ukrainians expect the state to take the lead in building justice infrastructure. While some may assume that veterans or the general public should play a role, the survey shows a clear preference for state officials to drive this effort,” Svyrydova explained. “A striking 50% of respondents believe the president should be at the forefront of this initiative. This is likely influenced by the president’s public emphasis on justice post-war. Following the president, the government and parliament are expected to play key roles, with 37% and 35% of respondents respectively indicating their importance. International organizations or partners rank fifth, with only 18% seeing them as crucial.”

The findings are based on a series of in-depth interviews from de-occupied regions, complemented by a national survey conducted by the Sociological Group “Rating” from July 5-12, 2024.

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