Informational references
- all topics
- legal policy
- public authority
- National security and defense
- Law-enforcement and judicial activity
- Humanitarian and social policy
- Economic and financial policy
- Branch policy
- Analytical periodicals
Abstract. The informational reference addresses the issue of strengthening the institutional capacity of the Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights and ensuring the effective implementation of his powers in the context of the draft Law of Ukraine (No. 13250, dated 01.05.2025). The draft law’s compliance with the requirements of the Constitution of Ukraine, the fundamental principles of law-making activity, the provisions of the current criminal procedural legislation, and the legislation on administrative and criminal liability was analysed.
Key words: human rights, criminal offense, administrative liability, failure to comply with requirements, obstruction of activities, national preventive mechanism.
05/2025
Abstract. The informational reference examines the legal grounds for improving criminal procedural legislation regarding the conduct of written proceedings, as well as the performance of certain procedural actions under martial law. The research was conducted in the context of the proposals provided for in the above-mentioned draft law of Ukraine (No. 13178, dated 16.04.2025). The draft law is considered to comply with the provisions of the Constitution of Ukraine, the requirements of regulatory drafting techniques, and the fundamental principles of criminal procedural legislation.
The results of the research 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 increasing the efficiency of the administration of justice under martial law, and the legislative provision for the trial of criminal proceedings within reasonable time limits.
Key words: Criminal Procedure Code of Ukraine, criminal proceedings, individual procedural actions, written proceedings, courts of appeal and cassation, participants in criminal proceedings.
04/2025
Abstract. The informational reference addresses the issue of clarifying the content of circumstances that exclude criminal unlawfulness of an act committed in connection with the performance of duty to protect the Motherland, independence and territorial integrity of Ukraine, in the context of the draft Law of Ukraine (No. 13146 dated 01.04.2025).
The draft law’s compliance with the requirements of the Constitution of Ukraine, the fundamental principles of lawmaking, and the provisions of current legislation on criminal liability were analyzed.
Key words: criminal offense, illegality of the act, defense of the Fatherland, martial law, repelling aggression.
04/2025
Abstract. The informational reference considers the issue of clarifying the jurisdiction of the courts to consider cases of violation of the rules for keeping dogs and cats, which caused harm to human health or property, in the context of the draft Law of Ukraine (No. 13148 dated 02.04.2025).
The draft law’s compliance with the requirements of the Constitution of Ukraine, the fundamental principles of lawmaking, and the provisions of the current legislation on administrative responsibility were analyzed.
Key words: administrative liability, administrative offenses, jurisdiction of cases, court, rules for keeping dogs and cats.
04/2025
Abstract. The informational reference analyses the legal grounds for establishing administrative liability for violating the procedure established by law for admitting persons to driving vehicles, in particular drivers who have not undergone a medical examination and/or medical examination. The corresponding analysis was conducted in the context of the proposals provided for in the draft Law of Ukraine (No. 13138 dated 26.03.2025).
The draft law is considered to comply with the requirements of the Constitution of Ukraine, the fundamental principles of law-making activity, the norms of current legislation on administrative liability, and the laws of Ukraine in the field of legal regulation of road transport activities and ensuring road safety.
The analysis revealed risks that may further impede the proper implementation of the provisions of the draft law during law enforcement activities and the achievement of the goal declared therein, which is aimed at holding officials accountable for the specified violations and harmonizing its norms with the proposed amendments to industry legislation regarding mandatory medical examinations and/or medical check-ups for drivers.
Key words: administrative offenses, administrative liability, medical examination, medical examination, vehicle drivers, admission to driving vehicles.
04/2025
Abstract. The informational reference considers the grounds for strengthening administrative and criminal liability for violating fire safety requirements in forests, on territories and objects of the nature reserve fund and committing other offenses in the field of environmental protection in the context of the draft law (No. 13074-1 dated 27.03.2025).
The draft law’s compliance with the requirements of the Constitution of Ukraine, the fundamental principles of lawmaking, and the provisions of current legislation on administrative and criminal liability were analyzed.
Key words: liability, offense, fire safety in forests, nature reserve fund, environmental protection, fine.
04/2025
Abstract. The informational reference considers the grounds for strengthening administrative and criminal liability for certain offenses in the field of nature protection and against the environment in the context of the draft law (No. 13074 dated 11.03.2025).
The draft law’s compliance with the requirements of the Constitution of Ukraine, the fundamental principles of lawmaking, and the provisions of current legislation on administrative and criminal liability were analysed.
Key words: administrative liability, criminal offenses, fire safety, burning of vegetation, fine.
04/2025
Abstract. The informational reference provides a general description of: the legal support for the effectiveness of the judicial system and the fight against corruption in the European Union (trends in recent years); Ukraine’s obligations under the Association Agreement between Ukraine, on the one hand, and the European Union, the European Atomic Energy Community and their Member States, on the other hand; the main results of Ukraine’s progress in the areas of the effectiveness of the judicial system and the fight against corruption, which are part of the 23-rd negotiating chapter "Judiciary and Fundamental Rights".
Key words: judiciary, judicial system, fight against corruption, negotiation process, recommendations of the European Commission, European Union law, European integration, implementation.
04/2025
Abstract. The informational reference analyzes the need to establish military courts at the first and appellate levels in the judicial system of Ukraine, as well as the Military Judicial Chamber within the Supreme Court. In the context of the draft law (No. 13048-1 dated 11.03.2025) the risks that may hinder the proper implementation of the purpose of the draft law are indicated.
Key words: district military court, military court of appeal, Military Court Chamber within the Supreme Court, specialized court, specialization of the judge.
03/2025
Abstract. The informational reference analyzes the need to establish military courts at the first and appellate levels. In the context of the draft law (No. 13048, dated 27.02.2025) (hereinafter - the draft law) indicated the risks of its provisions that may hinder the proper implementation of the purpose of the draft law.
Key words: garrison military court, military appeal court, chamber for considering military cases within the Supreme Court, specialized court, specialization of a judge.
03/2025