Senior prosecutor talks to G7 envoys on strengthening independence of anti-corruption bodies

SAP reported this via Facebook, Ukrinform reports.

“The discussion focused on measures to strengthen the independence of SAP and NABU in light of key legislative initiatives, including the repeal of the so-called “Loza amendments,” which gave the head of SAP the authority to independently initiate investigations into MPs, as well as other relevant bills currently under consideration by the Verkhovna Rada. The results and content of these initiatives will be critical to Ukraine's successful fight against corruption at the highest levels of government,” the report states.

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The ambassadors commended the work of SAPO and NABU and reaffirmed their “strong and continued support.”

In turn, SAP expressed gratitude to the Embassy of Canada, which is chairing the G7 this year, as well as the G7 countries and the European Union for their consistent and principled position on issues of strengthening the rule of law in Ukraine.

As reported by Ukrinform, the heads of NABU and SAP are in favor of amending the legislation of Ukraine, which will allow the agencies to independently submit reports to the Unified Register of Pre-Trial Investigations regarding Pele's deputies, who are under investigation.