Abstract. The Informational Reference presents the results of the analysis of the proposals envisaged by the draft law ‘On Amendments to the Labour Code of Ukraine and Other Legislative Acts on Regulation of the Issue of Granting Additional Leave to One of the Child's Parents in Case of Recognition of the Other One as Missing under Special Circumstances’ (Reg. No. 12369 of 30.12.2024). Particular attention is paid to the peculiarities of legal regulation of social leave, including additional leave.

Key words. the right to social leave, additional leave, employees with family responsibilities, persons missing in action under special circumstances.

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01/2025

Abstract. The Informational Reference presents the results of the analysis of the legal aspects of applying points to calculate the amount of pensions granted within the PAYG pension system. Particular attention is paid to the government draft law ‘On Amendments to the Law of Ukraine “On Compulsory State Pension Insurance” and some other laws of Ukraine on improving the mechanism of pension calculation and accounting of pension rights’. A comparative study of the benefits and risks of introducing a point-based pension system was carried out on the example of reforming the pay-as-you-go (PAYG) pension system in France and Germany.

Key words. Pension reform, solidarity level of the pension system, pension calculation, point, basic pension.

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02/2025

Abstract. The Briefing Paper presents the results of the analysis of the legal regulation of relations in the field of child mentoring in the European Union Member States (Latvia, Sweden) and the United States. It is established that mentoring is aimed at the comprehensive, harmonious development of a child's personality and the acquisition of life competences through the interaction of a mentor (contact person) with a child.

Key words: child; best interests of the child; orphan; mentoring; mentor; families and children in difficult life circumstances; social services; social services.

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01/2025

Abstract. The Information Note sets out the results of the analysis of legislative proposals to amend the laws of Ukraine, according to which it is proposed to regulate relations in the field of internal displacement.

Key words: internal displacement, internally displaced person (IDP), ensuring rights and freedoms, international standards, systematisation of legislation, integrated approach, principle of legal certainty.

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12/2024

Abstract. The Informational Reference presents the results of the analysis of the proposals envisaged by the draft law ‘On Amendments to Article 43 of the Law of Ukraine “On Pension Provision for Persons Discharged from Military Service and Certain Other Persons” regarding the provision of pensions to servicemen discharged from military service without a maximum amount limit’ (Reg. No. 12262 of 28.11.2024). The article focuses on the basic principles of the solidarity pension system in terms of the mechanism for limiting the pension amount.

Keywords: long-service pension, pension system, solidarity principle, minimum and maximum pensions.

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12/2024

Abstract. The Informational Reference presents the results of the analysis of the proposals envisaged by the draft law ‘On Amendments to Certain Laws of Ukraine on Pension Provision for Prosecutors’ Employees’ (Reg. No. 12278 of 02.12.2024). The author focuses on the peculiarities of pension provision for prosecutors, the essence of the concept of ‘professional ability to work’ for the purpose of granting a pension for length of service.

Keywords: long-service pension, prosecutors, professional ability to work, appointment (recalculation) of pensions, central executive body with a special status.

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12/2024

Abstract. The Information Note presents the results of the analysis of legislative proposals to update the legislative regulation of relations in the field of social protection of internally displaced persons. The analysis is based, in particular, on the provisions of the UN Guiding Principles on Internal Displacement and the data of the survey of the population of Ukraine conducted by the International Organisation for Migration.

Key words: internally displaced persons, social protection, status of the registered unemployed, unemployment benefit, preliminary impact assessment of the draft legal act.

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12/2024

Abstract.  The Briefing Paper presents the results of the analysis of the legal regulation of relations in the field of state veteran policy in Ukraine. Attention is focused on the main aspects of state policy towards veterans and their families in the United States and the United Kingdom.

Key words: veteran policy, veteran, social support, veteran services, system of state bodies, public organisations.

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12/2024

Abstract. The Informational reference examines the issue of the legal status of prisoners of war in Ukraine in the context of the provisions of international humanitarian law and domestic legislation. It analyzes individual acts of international and national legislation devoted to this topic.

The need for legislative regulation of the prerequisites and procedure for the cancellation of the legal status of a prisoner of war and his release from captivity before the end of hostilities has been identified.

Key words: prisoner of war status, captivity, hostilities, criminal liability, criminal proceedings, punishment, release from custody.

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12/2024

Abstract. The Information note sets out the results of the analysis of the Draft Law ‘On Amendments to Certain Laws of Ukraine on Temporary Measures to Ensure the Functioning of the Pension System during the Period of Martial Law in Ukraine’ (Reg. No. 12193 of 11.11.2024) and formulates proposals for its improvement.

Key words: pension system, special pensions or benefits, economy, legal regime of martial law.

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11/2024