Information Reference on the Draft Law of Ukraine “On Amendments to the Criminal Code of Ukraine Regarding the Establishment of Asset Confiscation as a Form of Punishment for Crimes against Peace, the Security of Mankind and International Legal Order” (No. 15160 dated 09 April 2026)
Published on 08 June 2026, 15:00Abstract. The information reference examines the legal grounds for introducing an additional punishment in the form of asset confiscation for the commission of criminal offenses against peace, the security of mankind and international legal order, as provided for in Section XX of the Criminal Code of Ukraine (hereinafter – the CC of Ukraine). The relevant analysis is conducted in the context of the proposals set out in the Draft Law of Ukraine No. 15160 dated 09 April 2026.
The compliance of the Draft Law with the requirements of the Constitution of Ukraine, the fundamental principles of legislative drafting and criminal legislation, as well as the norms of international legal acts providing for liability for genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes, is examined.
The study identified risks that may hinder the implementation of the Draft Law in law enforcement practice and the achievement of its declared objective of strengthening criminal liability for the above-mentioned crimes and the legislative provision for compensation of material damage caused by the armed aggression of the russian federation.
Keywords: criminal liability, criminal penalties, additional criminal punishment, asset confiscation, crimes against peace, the security of mankind and international legal order.
05/2026