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Abstract. The informational reference examines the advisability of amending administrative and tort legislation in terms of preventing and countering anti-Semitism, as well as granting the Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights the function of special coordinator for the implementation of the European Commission's recommendations and for consistency with the EU Strategy for Combating Anti-Semitism (2021–2030). The analysis was conducted in the context of the draft law (No. 14228-1, dated 18.11.2025).
The gaps and conflicts in the draft law that pose risks to the enforcement of its provisions are indicated.
Key words: anti-Semitism, special coordinator, European integration, requirements of European Union legislation.
11/2025
Abstract. The informational reference contains an analysis of the draft Law of Ukraine (No. 14228, dated 17.11.2025), which provides for amendments to the current legislation regarding the introduction of a special coordinator for preventing and countering anti-Semitism. The draft law is aimed at implementing the provisions of the EU Strategy on Combating Anti-Semitism and Promoting Jewish Life (2021-2030), which requires the appointment of relevant coordinators.
The violation of the systematicity and coherence of the draft law norms, as well as the lack of functional unity (ensuring the formation and implementation of policy should be the responsibility of one special body), is substantiated. Attention is drawn to the presence of legal gaps due to the absence of a norm on liability for failure to comply with or obstruction of the implementation of legal requirements and mandatory measures taken by the authorized central executive body.
Key words: anti-Semitism, special coordinator, European integration, requirements of European Union legislation.
11/2025
Abstract. The informational reference considers the issue of expanding the circle of entities whose legal claims are subject to enforcement, as well as the introduction of administrative liability for the failure of an official or civil servant (except for the President of Ukraine and judges) to appear at a plenary session of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine without valid reasons in the context of the draft Law of Ukraine (No. 14215, dated 14.11.2025). The analysis identified certain risks associated with the draft law.
Key words: lawful requirements, official, parliamentary oversight, committees of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, valid reason, official, temporary investigators, and temporary special commissions of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine.
11/2025
Abstract. The informational reference examines the issues of introducing criminal liability for organizing illegal migration in the context of the draft Law of Ukraine (No. 14186, dated 05.11.2025). The consistency of the proposed provisions with current criminal legislation, international standards, as well as the risks of the draft law are considered.
Key words: criminal liability, organization of illegal migration, transit travel, state border protection, state security.
11/2025
Abstract. The informational reference examines the legal grounds for improving the procedure for applying administrative penalties in the form of community service, as well as the execution of criminal penalties in the form of fines, community service and correctional labor. The corresponding study was conducted in the context of the proposals provided for in the draft Law of Ukraine (No. 14154, dated 24.10.2025).
The draft law is considered to comply with the requirements of the Constitution of Ukraine, the fundamental principles of law-making, the norms of the current administrative-delict, criminal and criminal procedural legislation regarding the grounds and procedure for the implementation of administrative penalties and criminal punishments.
The results of the research revealed risks that will further impede the proper implementation of the draft law during law enforcement activities, the achievement of the goal declared therein regarding the legislative provision of protection of the rights and interests of citizens and business entities, the effective use of public works in the process of eliminating the consequences of military actions and rebuilding the state.
Key words: administrative penalty, main and additional punishment, fine, community service, corrective labor, execution of sentences.
11/2025
Abstract. The informational reference examines the legal justification for the introduction of voluntary regulation in the field of security activities and improving the standards of security services. These issues are examined in the context of the proposals provided for in the draft Law of Ukraine (No. 14155, dated 27.10.2025).
The draft law is considered to comply with the requirements of the Constitution of Ukraine, the fundamental principles of law-making activity, and the provisions of legislative acts regulating social relations in the field of economic activity in the provision of security services and licensing of this type of activity.
The results of the research revealed risks that may further impede the proper implementation of the law during law enforcement activities and the achievement of the goal declared therein, aimed at legislatively ensuring the creation of a high-quality security services market in Ukraine as a result of the introduction of mechanisms for its voluntary regulation.
Key words: economic activity, security activity, licensing, security service standards, voluntary regulation of security activity, subject of security activity.
11/2025
Abstract. The informational reference considers the issue of introducing a system of penalty points for violating road safety rules in the context of the draft Law of Ukraine (No. 14133, dated 21.10.2025).
Key words: penalty points, traffic rules, temporary suspension of driver’s license, vehicle, restriction of driving rights, National Police of Ukraine.
11/2025
Abstract. The informational reference analyzes the feasibility of amending Article 297-1 of the Criminal Procedure Code of Ukraine regarding the possibility of conducting a special pre-trial investigation based on the decision of the investigating judge in criminal proceedings regarding criminal offenses provided for in Article 149 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine (Trafficking in Human Beings), in the context of the draft Law of Ukraine (No. 14152, dated 24.10.2025).
Key words: criminal proceedings, human trafficking, special pre-trial investigation.
11/2025
Abstract. The informational reference examines the legal grounds for improving the mechanism for parliamentary control over the activities of law enforcement agencies and the prosecutor's office, in particular, the introduction of annual public reporting on the work of the State Bureau of Investigation and the Prosecutor General’s Office. The corresponding analysis was conducted in the context of the proposals provided for in the draft Law of Ukraine (No. 14130, dated 20.10.2025).
The draft law is considered to comply with the requirements of the Constitution of Ukraine, the fundamental principles of law-making activity, European Union documents in the specified area, the provisions of public policy program documents and legislative acts that determine the grounds and main tasks of the activities of law enforcement agencies and the Prosecutor’s Office of Ukraine.
The results of the research revealed risks that may hinder the proper implementation of the law during law enforcement activities and the achievement of the goal declared therein regarding the legislative provision of annual public reporting by heads of individual law enforcement agencies and the prosecutor’s office on the results of their activities, including the investigation of cases of torture, other ill-treatment of persons, and the protection of victims of such crimes.
Key words: parliamentary oversight; law enforcement agencies; prosecutor’s office; State Bureau of Investigation; Office of the Prosecutor General; public reporting; reports; torture investigations.
10/2025
Abstract. The information note summarises the measures of the Rule of Law Roadmap aimed at strengthening judicial accountability and integrity by streamlining the format for judges’ declarations of integrity and declarations on family ties, in line with the recommendations of the European Commission and international commitments. It analyses the current state of implementation of these measures and outlines the key issues related to introducing the necessary amendments to Ukraine’s legislation.
Key words: Roadmap, rule of law, European Commission report, integrity declarations, Supreme Court, Venice Commission.
11/2025