Informational reference on the Draft Law of Ukraine "On Amendments to the Criminal Procedure Code of Ukraine to improve guarantees for the protection of business entities during criminal proceedings" (No. 12439, dated 24.01.2025)
Published on 05 March 2025, 16:00Abstract. The informational reference examines issues related to the implementation of additional procedural guarantees to protect the rights, freedoms and legitimate interests of participants in criminal proceedings, in particular, persons carrying out economic activities on the territory of Ukraine under martial law. The research was conducted in the context of the proposals provided for in the above-mentioned draft law No. 12439, dated 24.01.2025. The draft law is considered to be in compliance with the provisions of the Constitution of Ukraine, the requirements for law-making activities, and the fundamental principles of criminal procedural legislation.
The results of the study revealed risks that may hinder the proper implementation of the draft law during law enforcement activities, the achievement of the goal declared therein, aimed at legislative ensuring of strengthening the protection of the rights and freedoms of persons participating in criminal proceedings, in particular, the elimination of conditions for possible unlawful interference by the pre-trial investigation bodies in the legitimate activities of business entities.
Key words: Criminal Procedure Code of Ukraine, participants in criminal proceedings, procedural actions, pre-trial investigation, trial, court decision, business entities.
02/2025