Abstract. This informational reference examines the proposed strengthening of institutional cooperation between the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine and the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex), as envisaged by Draft Law of Ukraine No. 15505 dated 10 August 2026. The analysis identifies certain potential risks associated with the Draft Law.

Keywords: integrated border management, border management, border control, national contact point, State Border Guard Service of Ukraine, European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex), state border protection.

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08/2026

Abstract. The informational reference examines the proposed strengthening of administrative liability for violations by non-resident foreign carriers of the rules governing cabotage transport operations within the territory of Ukraine, as envisaged by Draft Law of Ukraine No. 15496 dated 10 August 2026. The analysis assesses the Draft Law’s compliance with the Constitution of Ukraine, the fundamental principles of law-making, and current legislation governing administrative liability.

Keywords: administrative liability, administrative offence, transport services, road transport, non-residents, foreign carriers, fine.

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08/2026

Abstract. This informational reference examines the legal grounds for strengthening administrative and criminal liability for violations of legislative requirements concerning the protection of water resources and compliance with water use rules. The analysis is conducted in the context of the proposals set out in Draft Law of Ukraine No. 15462 dated 3 August 2026.

The analysis assesses the Draft Law’s compliance with the Constitution of Ukraine, the fundamental principles of law-making, European Union environmental legislation, current legislation governing administrative and criminal liability, and the laws of Ukraine in the fields of environmental safety and environmental protection.

The analysis identifies risks that may subsequently hinder the proper implementation of the Draft Law in practice and the achievement of its stated objectives, namely ensuring effective legislative protection of Ukraine’s water resources, preventing violations of environmental legislation by individuals and officials of business entities, and aligning national legislation with EU standards in this area.

Keywords: water resources protection, water use rules, water legislation, business entities, violations of water protection rules, administrative offences, administrative liability, criminal liability, imposition of fines.

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08/2026

Abstract. The informational reference examines the appropriateness of introducing administrative liability for the sale of food products with an unbalanced nutrient content near educational institutions, as envisaged by Draft Law of Ukraine No. 15429 dated 17 July 2026. The proposed amendments are assessed for compliance with current legislation on administrative offences and on the safety and quality of food products, and potential risks related to their enforcement are identified.

Keywords: administrative liability, food products, children, educational institutions, public health.

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08/2026

Abstract. This informational reference examines the proposed amendments to Part One of Article 376-1 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine concerning the Unified Judicial Information and Communication System and its separate subsystems (modules), as envisaged by Draft Law of Ukraine No. 15447 dated 27 July 2026.

The analysis assesses the Draft Law’s compliance with current Ukrainian legislation, the requirements of legislative drafting, and the fundamental principles of law-making.

Keywords: Unified Judicial Information and Communication System, rule of law, Criminal Code of Ukraine, digitalisation of judicial proceedings.

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08/2026

Abstract. This informational reference examines the proposed strengthening of administrative liability for offences related to the operation and rental of light personal electric transport, as envisaged by Draft Law of Ukraine No. 15444 dated 24 July 2026. The analysis identifies potential risks associated with the Draft Law.

Keywords: administrative liability, administrative offence, light personal electric transport, fine, geofencing.

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08/2026

Abstract. The informational reference examines the proposed clarification of the grounds for criminal liability for ecocide, as envisaged by Draft Law of Ukraine No. 15424 dated 17 July 2026. The analysis assesses the Draft Law’s compliance with the Constitution of Ukraine, the fundamental principles of legislative drafting, current criminal legislation, and environmental protection legislation.

Keywords: criminal liability, ecocide, environmental catastrophe, mass destruction, punishment.

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08/2026

Abstract. The informational reference examines the grounds for strengthening control over the lawful origin of funds posted as bail in criminal proceedings, as envisaged by Draft Law of Ukraine No. 15388 dated 8 July 2026. The analysis assesses the Draft Law’s compliance with the Constitution of Ukraine, the fundamental principles of legislative drafting, current criminal procedural legislation, and legislation on the prevention and counteraction of the legalisation of criminal proceeds.

Keywords: criminal proceedings, court, sources of funds, bail, financial monitoring, confiscation.

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07/2026

Abstract. The informational reference examines the proposed strengthening of administrative liability for violations of the rules governing stopping, standing and parking in spaces designated for persons with disabilities Draft Law of Ukraine No. 15403 dated 13 July 2026. The analysis identifies potential risks associated with the Draft Law.

Keywords: administrative liability, administrative offence, stopping, standing, parking, persons with disabilities, fine.

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07/2026

Abstract. The informational reference examines the strengthening of administrative liability aimed at countering destructive content, Internet trends, and online games in the educational process, in the context of Draft Law of Ukraine No. 15396 dated 10 July 2026. Based on the results of the analysis, the risks of the Draft Law were identified.

Keywords: administrative liability, administrative offence, information and communication technologies, social media, online games, challenge, psychological pressure, participant of the educational process.

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07/2026