In the Poltava region, judges were threatened with violence following a decision to arrest the defendant
The High Council of Justice (HCJ) reviewed the case materials regarding threats of physical violence against a judge following the decision to remand the defendant in custody.
On April 3, 2026, Larisa Fysun, an investigating judge of the Karlivka District Court in Poltava Oblast, ruled to remand the defendant in custody, with the alternative of posting bail in the amount of 20 subsistence minimums for able-bodied persons — 66,560 UAH.
Later, on April 9, 2026, the judge learned that after the ruling was announced, the defendant allegedly made threats of physical violence against her.
The judge regarded these actions as psychological pressure and interference in her duties with the intent to influence the administration of justice.
Confirmation of these circumstances is contained in written statements from court staff—the senior clerk and the court clerk.
In accordance with the law, Judge Larysa Fysun filed a report with the High Council of Justice and the Office of the Prosecutor General regarding the interference in her work.
The Poltava Regional Prosecutor’s Office reported that on April 13, 2026, the police launched a pretrial investigation into the threats against the judge.
Prosecutors from the Reshetylivka District Prosecutor’s Office are overseeing the proceedings, and the investigation is ongoing.
The High Council of Justice emphasized that it is not authorized to classify actions under criminal law, as this falls within the jurisdiction of law enforcement agencies.
At the same time, the High Council of Justice noted that it has grounds to defend the independence of judges and the authority of the judiciary.
Following its review, the High Council of Justice decided to request information from the Office of the Prosecutor General regarding the progress of the criminal investigation opened on April 13, 2026, under Part 1 of Article 377 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine (interference in a judge’s activities).
The investigation is ongoing, and final conclusions regarding the incident are to be determined by the investigation.
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