Treasurer's Lecture | The Administration of Justice Under Martial Law - Yevhen Synelnykov, Judge of the Civil Court of Cassation, Ukraine Supreme Court

Monday 12th of May 2025 17:30

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Location

Middle Temple Hall
1 QS Point
CPD – Might be suitable for inclusion in an individual practitioner’s CPD plan
Bench Commons
Ethics, Standards and Values Legal Knowledge, Justice and the Rule of Law

Timings

17:30 ~ Doors Open
18:05 ~ Doors Close
18:15 ~ Lecture
19:15 ~ Drinks Reception
Expected to end at approx. 20:30

Event Details

This event is taking place in Middle Temple Hall AND will be streamed live. This page is for tickets to attend IN PERSON. To book a virtual ticket to attend online CLICK HERE. We will not be able to admit anyone into the Hall with a virtual ticket.

In this lecture, Yevhen Synelnykov a Judge in the Civil Cassation Court of the Supreme Court of Ukraine will discuss how the current situation in Ukraine affects the administration of justice. This session will explore what martial law means, in particular how the justice system functions in a state of martial law. Ukrainian legislation has ensured that the administration of justice will remain the responsibility of the courts, this session will also discuss the difficulties facing the courts as they work to uphold the rule of law.


Student members (including transferring lawyers) must attend all elements of the event in order to be awarded the Qualifying Session. This includes any lecture/talk/reception/dinner/speeches.

Please note that there are certain rules and customs that members and guests are expected to observe when attending formal dinners at the Inn.

Who can Attend

Members of all four Inns and their guests.

Dietary Requirements

Further details of the QS Requirements and how to be credited with the QS for this session

Learning Aims

After this session, students should be able to:

  • Identify the fundamental principles of Martial law
  • Assess the impact of Martial law on the courts
  • Explain how the Administration of Justice is being carried out in Ukraine under Martial law

Links to the Professional Statement, wider workings of the Bar, administration of justice or a public interest matter

This session is one of public interest, as it considers the effects of current events on the administration of justice and the rule of law in other jurisdictions.

Click here to view the BSB's Professional Statement

QS Feedback

If you have any feedback on a QS you have attended or have any suggestions for future sessions, please contact the education department on education@middletemple.org.uk

Bookings and Cancellations

For this lecture, unless the event sells out earlier, booking will close at 17:00 on the day of the event. 

Members of Middle Temple can buy tickets online. Please note that you must log in first (if you have not yet created a login please register first). Alternatively, you can buy tickets from the Treasury Office by calling 020 7427 4800.

Members of other Inns, where applicable (please refer to 'Who can Attend'), can buy tickets from the Treasury Office by calling 020 7427 4800. Online booking is not available.

Cancellations: Where we have a waiting list we will offer your ticket to someone else, so please do cancel your ticket if you are no longer able to attend.

Click here to view our Bookings and Cancellation Policies

Disabled Access and Support

If you have questions about accessibility at the Inn or if you would like to request support, please email Richard Frost.

The Inn is committed to improving access to all its services and encourages members to get in touch with suggestions and feedback on how we can improve. If you feel your experience using the website or attending one of our events could be improved, please email Richard. Your suggestions will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Religious Support

Middle Temple endeavours to make the Inn as inclusive as possible for all of its members, guests and staff.

If you have questions regarding religious practice at the Inn or at Inn events, or if you would like to request support, please email the Diversity & Inclusion Coordinator Laura Hacon. The Inn endeavours to make reasonable adjustments where possible.

The Inn is committed to improving access to all its services and encourages members to get in touch with suggestions and feedback on how we can improve. If you feel your experience using the website or attending one of our events could be improved, please email Laura. Your suggestions will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Data Protection & Photography

Please be aware that photography, audio and video recording may take place at our events. These may be used for promotional purposes by the Inn, including in printed publications, on our website, and on our social media accounts. If you do not wish to have your photograph taken or to have images of you used, please alert the Membership Team at the start of the event. We are unable to guarantee that you will not be included in the background of photographs that are being taken. Contact: 020 7427 6385, members@middletemple.org.uk

All personal data that the Inn stores and processes is held in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018 and the Inn’s Data Protection Policy. You can ask the Inn to stop using your images at any time, or request to see the personal data that the Inn holds on you. For more information please visit the Data Protection page  http://www.middletemple.org.uk/about-us/data-protection

Times and details for this event are subject to change. Please check this webpage for the most up to date information.