The initiative for a National Commission for Strengthening Democracy and Rule of Law
appears to be the more attractive course for four reasons: first, it has already been
approved by the full cabinet, second, it has the engagement of the more reform minded
legal thinkers and jurists, third, it would have greater durability than the working group
currently being formed under Mr. Poroshenko, and fourth, it is inappropriate for the
executive body in charge of national security to be in charge of court reform. It is much
more appropriate for this initiative to fall under the purview of PM Rybachuk given the
need to adopt reforms consistent with European norms.