"If this bill becomes law, the head of SAPO will become a nominal figure, while NABU will lose its independence and turn into a subdivision of the prosecutor general's office."
"Corruption is a problem in any country, and it must always be fought. Ukraine has far fewer resources than Russia in this war."
Thousands gathered in Kyiv and across Ukraine in response to President Zelenskyy's signing of a bill that limits the autonomy of two anti-corruption bodies. The new changes provide the prosecutor general with increased authority over investigations by the National Anti-Corruption Bureau and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office. Critics argue this will undermine both agencies' independence, with a joint statement from the agencies declaring that the head of SAPO risks becoming a nominal figure, thereby weakening the anti-corruption framework. Protesters called for a veto on the law, emphasizing the importance of fighting corruption amid ongoing war efforts.
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