Scientists and practitioners have discussed corruption risks in the activities of the Ministry of Internal Affairs under martial law and post-war reconstruction of Ukraine

The round table dedicated to this extremely important topic was organized by the Lviv and Dnipropetrovsk State Universities of Internal Affairs.

The participants of the event discussed the peculiarities of the application of anti-corruption legislation under martial law. In addition, the European experience in this area and international standards for combating corruption in the security and defense sector were considered. They also discussed the implementation of the principles of integrity in the formation of professional, social and personal competencies of law enforcement officers.

At the beginning of the event, Anatoliy Fodchuk, Head of the Corruption Prevention Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine, addressed the audience with a salutatory word.

"It is extremely important that the scientific community discusses this issue and develops the latest practical cases and recommendations for preventing corruption. Due to such decisive actions, Ukraine will take a rightful place among the states with the highest world ratings," Anatoliy Fodchuk noted.

Rector of Lviv State University of Internal Affairs Roman Blahuta also welcomed the participants of the round table.

"On the basis of higher education institutions of the Ministry of Internal Affairs with specific training conditions, events are systematically held, the purpose of which is to search for strategies to combat corruption. The current round table is one such initiative. This is an opportunity to hear the positions of specialists in the field of education and science, as well as the opinions of practical employees of law enforcement agencies and public organizations on the implementation of the Anti-Corruption Program. An effective fight against any manifestations of corruption is one of the keys to the security of the state and, at the same time, a step towards defeating the aggressor. Therefore, the event that we have organized today is our contribution to the victory of Ukraine," Rector of LvSUIA emphasized.

Rector of Dnipropetrovsk State University of Internal Affairs Andriy Fomenko also addressed the audience.

The discussion was moderated by Vice Rector of Lviv State University of Internal Affairs Olha Balynska and her colleague from Dnipro, Vice Rector of DSUIA Larysa Nalyvaiko.

The round table brought together more than half a hundred scientists, practitioners and researchers from different parts of Ukraine. Representatives of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the National Police, the High Anti-Corruption Court, the High Council of Justice, the public organization "Together against Corruption" and departmental institutions of higher education joined the discussion.

As a result of the results of the meeting, recommendations are being prepared for the formation of zero tolerance in Ukrainian society for all manifestations of corruption risks and overcoming this shameful phenomenon.