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Abstract. The informational reference examines issues related to the harmonization of current legislation with the provisions of the Convention on Combating Bribery of Foreign Public Officials in International Business Transactions in the context of the draft Law of Ukraine (No. 15056 dated 06 March 2026).
The draft law is assessed as complying with the requirements of the Constitution of Ukraine, the fundamental principles of law-making, and the provisions of current criminal, criminal procedural, and anti-corruption legislation.
Key words: criminal liability, prevention of corruption, bribery, foreign public officials, international business transactions.
03/2026
Abstract. The informational reference examines issues related to ensuring timely trials under martial law in the context of the draft Law of Ukraine (No. 15030 dated 13 February 2026). In particular, it addresses the recording of court proceedings, the pronouncement of court decisions, and the transfer of motions for the imposition or extension of a preventive measure to another judge (court).
The draft law is assessed as complying with the requirements of the Constitution of Ukraine, the fundamental principles of law-making, and the provisions of current criminal procedural and judicial legislation.
Key words: criminal proceedings, recording of court proceedings by technical means, court record, court, investigating judge, court decision, pronouncement of a court decision, motion for a preventive measure.
03/2026
Abstract. The informational reference examines the issue of granting the Pension Fund of Ukraine access to the integrated interdepartmental information and communication system “Arkan” for the purpose of monitoring the crossing of the state border by persons, vehicles, and cargo, in the context of the draft Law of Ukraine (No. 15055 dated 05 March 2026).
Key words: crossing of the state border, mandatory state social insurance, pension insurance, social insurance, pension provision, temporarily occupied territory of Ukraine, integrated interdepartmental information and telecommunications system, State Border Guard Service of Ukraine, Pension Fund of Ukraine.
03/2026
Abstract. The informational reference analyzes the feasibility of amending the Code of Ukraine on Administrative Offenses with regard to extending the time limits for bringing persons to administrative liability and increasing fines for violations of financial legislation in the context of the draft Law of Ukraine (No. 15043 dated 24 February 2026). It examines the compliance of the proposed amendments with current administrative tort legislation, the financial legislation of Ukraine, legislation on state financial control, as well as with the rules of legislative drafting technique, and outlines the risks associated of the draft law.
Key words: financial discipline, state financial control, economic security, administrative penalty, administrative liability.
03/2026
Abstract. The informational reference examines the grounds for decriminalization of acts provided for in Article 391 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine “Malicious Disobedience to the Requirements of the Administration of a Penal Institution”, as well as the improvement of the grounds for applying punitive measures to persons deprived of their liberty in the context of the draft Law of Ukraine (No. 15003-1 dated 16 February 2026).
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 current legislation governing the grounds, procedures for imposing, and serving criminal sentences.
Key words: criminal liability, offense, punishment, malicious disobedience, penitentiary system, imprisonment, convict.
03/2026
Abstract. The informational reference analyses the transformation of the justice system of Ukraine in the context of the negotiation process on Ukraine’s accession to the European Union and the completion of the bilateral screening of legislation under negotiating Chapter 23 “Judiciary and Fundamental Rights”. It examines recent European trends, in particular the implementation of e-justice standards, the ethical boundaries of the use of artificial intelligence (AI), overcoming the professional isolation of judges through “intervision” mechanisms, and improving the quality and clarity of judicial decisions. Special attention is paid to assessing the operational capacity of judicial governance bodies, the results of establishing an autonomous system of disciplinary accountability, and the implementation of merit-based procedures for the selection of judges based on objective integrity criteria. The reference also provides a critical analysis of systemic challenges that threaten the functional stability and continuity of the justice system under martial law.
Key words: rule of law, independence of judges, judicial system, European integration, meritocracy, digitalisation of justice, integrity, disciplinary accountability of judges, qualification assessment of judges.
03/2026
Abstract. The informational reference analyses the grounds for clarifying the characteristics of a special subject of criminal offenses under Articles 368, 368-5, 369, 382 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine, as well as for determining the scope of their criminal liability within the framework of the draft Law of Ukraine No. 15014 dated 06 February 2026.
The draft Law is examined for compliance with the Constitution of Ukraine, the rules of legislative drafting, the fundamental principles of criminal liability legislation, and the laws of Ukraine governing the legal regulation of the activities of officials of local self-government bodies.
Key words: criminal offenses, criminal proceedings, subjects of criminal liability, officials, local self-government bodies.
02/2026
Abstract. The informational reference examines the grounds for decriminalization of acts provided for in Article 391 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine (“Malicious Disobedience to the Requirements of the Administration of a Penal Institution”) in the context of the draft Law of Ukraine No. 15003 dated 05 February 2026.
The draft Law is assessed as complying with the requirements of the Constitution of Ukraine, the fundamental principles of legislative activity, and the provisions of current legislation governing the grounds and procedure for imposing and serving criminal sentences.
Key words: criminal liability, offense, punishment, malicious disobedience, penitentiary institution, convict.
02/2026
Abstract. The informational reference examines the grounds for ordering a forensic psychiatric examination in cases of administrative offenses within the framework of the draft Law of Ukraine (No. 15002 dated 05 February 2026).
The draft Law is assessed as being consistent with the Constitution of Ukraine, the fundamental principles of legislative activity, and the provisions of current legislation governing the grounds and procedure for conducting a forensic psychiatric examination.
Key words: forensic psychiatric examination, offenses, administrative liability, pre-trial investigation bodies, insanity.
02/2026
Abstract. The informational reference examines the legal grounds for enhancing criminal liability for threats or acts of violence against a state or public figure in the context of the proposals set out in the draft Law of Ukraine (No. 14372 dated 12 January 2026).
The draft law is assessed as complying with the requirements of the Constitution of Ukraine, the fundamental principles of law-making and criminal legislation, and the provisions of international legal instruments establishing legal liability for threats, public calls for violence, or attacks against government representatives or political figures.
The research also identified certain risks that may hinder the effective implementation of the draft law in law enforcement practice and impede the achievement of its declared objective, namely strengthening the legislative protection of state or public figures and their close relatives from attacks on life, health and property, particularly in the context of repelling Russia’s armed aggression.
Key words: state or public figure, threats of murder or bodily harm, public calls or public incitement to violence, martial law, aggravated criminal liability.
01/2026