Спеціалізована антикорупційна прокуратура
САП
Summary
SAPO (Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office) was originally an internal unit of the Prosecutor General’s Office, reconstituted as an independent legal entity by the Law of 8 December 2023 (in force 21 March 2024). The head (Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor) is selected through an independent competition commission for a 5-year term removable only for cause. SAPO supervises procedural compliance of all NABU pre-trial investigations, maintains state prosecution in the High Anti-Corruption Court, and may represent the state in related civil proceedings. Access to all NABU case files is statutory; SAPO cannot independently initiate investigations or compel testimony outside NABU cases. In July 2025 the Rada briefly subordinated SAPO to the Prosecutor General but reversed course under public pressure, restoring SAPO’s independence in August 2025.
Independence Scorecard
| Appointment | Independent commission |
|---|---|
| Term length | 5 years |
| Removal standard | For cause only |
| Budget independence | Legislative line item |
| Subpoena power | No |
| Compel testimony | No |
| Records access | Full access |
| Public reports required | Yes |
| Pre-publication review | None — reports published directly |
Statute
- Name
- Law of Ukraine On Amendments to the Criminal Procedure Code and Other Legislative Acts to Strengthen the Independence of the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office
- Citation
- Law of 8 December 2023 (Verkhovna Rada), in force 21 March 2024
- Full text
- Full text of law →
Jurisdiction scope
Supervises procedural legality of NABU pre-trial investigations; supports state prosecution in anti-corruption proceedings; represents state interests in court in corruption cases, including those involving senior law-enforcement officials.