Justice in Ukraine is exercised entirely by courts. The delegation of the courts' functions, as well as their usurpation by other bodies and officials is not permitted. Courts have jurisdiction over all legal relations, that appear in the state. Judicial proceedings are administered by the Constitutional Court of Ukraine and by courts of general jurisdiction.
People directly participate in administering justice through peoples' assessors and juries.
The courts' decisions shall be made by courts on behalf of Ukraine and are obligatory for enforcement on the entire territory of Ukraine. The system of courts of general jurisdiction in Ukraine is built upon principles of territoriality and specialization. The Supreme Court of Ukraine is the highest judicial body in the system of courts of general jurisdiction. Appropriate higher courts are the highest judicial bodies of specialized courts. Appellate and local courts shall act according to law.