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.

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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.

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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.

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01/2026

Abstract. The information note presents the results of the analysis of the proposals provided for by the draft Law of Ukraine «On Amendments to the Law of Ukraine «On One-time Cash Assistance for Damage to Life and Health Caused to Employees of Critical Infrastructure Facilities, Civil Servants, and Local Government Officials as a Result of the Military Aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine» (reg. № 14303 dated 12/15/2025).

Key words: social protection, one-time cash assistance, person with a disability, critical infrastructure operator, deadlines for exercising the right to assistance.

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01/2026

Abstract. The informational reference examines the grounds for criminal liability of officials of law enforcement bodies, pre-trial investigation bodies, the prosecutor’s office, and the court for damage caused to citizens of Ukraine in the context of the Draft Law of Ukraine No. 14350 dated 30 December 2025.

The draft law is assessed as complying with the requirements of the Constitution of Ukraine, the fundamental principles of lawmaking, and the provisions of current criminal and civil legislation.

Key words: criminal liability, law enforcement bodies, court, prosecutor’s office, official, unlawful actions, damage.

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01/2026

Abstract. The informational reference examines issues related to determining the legal grounds for establishing administrative and criminal liability for violations of labour legislation associated with forcing an employee to resign, or unlawful dismissal, or the application of other unlawful actions against employees. In particular, it concerns cases where such actions are taken in response to employees providing information to competent state authorities, managers, or employees responsible for conducting financial monitoring of a primary financial monitoring entity or other relevant financial monitoring entities regarding violations of legislation in the field of preventing and countering the legalization (laundering) of proceeds from crime, terrorist financing, and the financing of the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. The analysis is conducted in the context of the proposals set out in the Draft Law of Ukraine No. 14328 dated 23 December 2025.

Key words: administrative liability, criminal liability, subject of primary financial monitoring, provision of information, violation of labour legislation, combating money laundering, whistleblowers, compliance with EU law (EU acquis).

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01/2026

Abstract. The informational reference examines the application of amnesty in the context of the Draft Law of Ukraine No. 14317 dated 18 December 2025.

The draft law is assessed as complying with the Constitution of Ukraine, the fundamental principles of law-making and legislative drafting techniques, as well as the provisions of the current legislation of Ukraine governing public relations in the field of amnesty.

The results of the analysis identify risks that may hinder the effective implementation of the draft law during law enforcement activities and the achievement of the objectives declared therein.

Key words: criminal liability, release from serving a sentence, amnesty, military aggression, pre-trial detention.

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01/2026

Abstract. The informational reference examines issues related to the mechanism for crediting periods of pre-trial detention by the court and ensuring the right to fair serving of a sentence in the context of the Draft Law of Ukraine No. 14316 dated 18 December 2025.

The draft law is assessed as complying with the requirements of the Constitution of Ukraine, the fundamental principles of lawmaking, and the norms of current criminal legislation.

Key words: criminal liability, pre-trial detention, rules for calculating terms, court, imprisonment, punishment.

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01/2026

Abstract. The informational reference presents the results of an analysis of the Draft Law of Ukraine “On Amendments to the Civil Procedure Code of Ukraine and the Code of Administrative Procedure of Ukraine Regarding the Specifics of Considering Certain Categories of Court Cases”.

Keywords: fact of employment, personal testimony under oath, court decisions, information on work experience, degree of fitness of a military serviceman, decision of a military medical commission, administrative court, expert examination.

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12/2025

Abstract. This informational reference examines the issue of improving the procedure for the seizure of real estate, in particular property belonging to third parties, as well as the introduction of additional safeguards aimed at strengthening the protection of the rights of owners and possessors of such property within criminal proceedings, in the context of the draft Law of Ukraine No. 14325 dated December 2025. The risks of enforcing some of the proposed provisions are indicated.

Key words: seizure of property, land plot, pre-trial investigation body, prosecutor, investigator, inquirer, third party, property rights, petition.

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12/2025