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Protests were held in Kharkiv against Ukraine’s new Civil Code

Protests were held in Kharkiv against Ukraine’s new Civil Code

Tetiana Bodnarenko Journalist

10 May 2026, 17:00

Protests were held in Kharkiv against Ukraine’s new Civil Code — Protest against the adoption of the new Civil Code / Photo: Gvara Media, Lyubov Yemets

A rally against Ukraine’s new Civil Code, which the Verkhovna Rada had previously approved at first reading, took place on Freedom Square in Kharkiv on 10 May

This was reported by “Dumka”, citing Gvara.

Protesters demanded that the draft law be revised

According to the publication, nearly a hundred people gathered for the protest. The protesters called on the authorities to review the provisions of the draft law and to revise the document to take public demands into account. The protesters held placards reading: “The new Civil Code is a path to Russia”, “You vote – we live with it!” and “The Middle Ages are long gone”. Some participants came to the rally carrying LGBT symbols. They stated that, in their view, the new Civil Code does not improve the situation of the LGBT community but, on the contrary, may restrict the rights of certain groups of citizens.

The new Civil Code sparked public debate

On 28 April 2026, the Verkhovna Rada supported, at first reading, draft law No. 15150 on the new Civil Code of Ukraine. Following this, the document sparked lively debate in society and a wave of criticism from human rights activists, lawyers and civil society organisations. Opponents of the bill believe that some of its provisions do not align with European approaches and may restrict the rights of IDPs, single parents and small business owners.

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