Over the course of a year, 67 law enforcement officers were charged with torture, and courts handed down 20 convictions

The Office of the Prosecutor General (OPG) has released a report summarizing the results of 2025, according to which 67 law enforcement officers were notified of being suspected of committing acts of torture or inhuman treatment. Prosecutors documented instances of violations that degrade human dignity and ensured that the relevant cases were heard in court.

This information was published in the OPG’s report to the media.

Over the past year, courts of first instance handed down 20 guilty verdicts against 24 law enforcement officers. The court rulings upheld the prosecution’s position, with 10 of the convicted individuals receiving actual prison sentences. These measures are part of a systematic effort to prevent abuse of power within law enforcement agencies and to safeguard citizens’ rights under martial law.

Strengthened oversight of law enforcement officers’ actions is taking place against the backdrop of a comprehensive reform of the security sector and integration with European standards of justice. The OGP emphasizes that punishment for abuse of authority is inevitable, especially in cases involving the use of physical or psychological pressure. The fight against torture remains a priority for strengthening public trust in the law enforcement system and fulfilling Ukraine’s international obligations.

The State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) announced that it had charged the acting head of a police department in the Kharkiv region. He tortured a man to force him to take the blame for a murder.

A court sentenced an active-duty police officer who tortured people during the Maidan protests to prison.