Abstract. The information note analyzes the legal grounds for abolishing administrative liability for violations of the requirements established by law regarding the practice of traditional medicine (healing), the procedure for carrying out activities aimed at artificially changing the state of the atmosphere and atmospheric phenomena for economic purposes, as well as changes in the conditions for bringing to justice for certain violations of the requirements of the legislation on the protection of cultural heritage. The relevant analysis was conducted in the context of the proposals provided for in the draft Law of Ukraine (reg. No. 13326 of 30.05.2025).

Keywords: administrative liability, administrative offences, economic activity, healthcare, traditional medicine, state of the atmosphere, cultural heritage.

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06/2025

Abstract. The informational reference presents an overview of the category of «integrity» in Ukrainian legislation in the context of the activities of judges and prosecutors, and also reveals its content in accordance with international standards. The legislative requirements for integrity for judges and prosecutors are analyzed, including verification mechanisms – submission of declarations and special inspections. The informational reference also contains information on Ukraine’s implementation of GRECO recommendations on improving legislation in terms of defining disciplinary offenses related to the behavior of judges and prosecutors, as well as their compliance with ethical norms.

Keywords: integrity, judge, prosecutor, ethics, declaration, inspection, disciplinary liability, international standards.

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07/2025

Abstract. The information note analyses the legal grounds for improving administrative liability for failure to comply with the lawful requirements of officials of the central executive body responsible for implementing the state policy on land transport safety. The relevant analysis is carried out in the context of the proposals envisaged in the Draft Law of Ukraine (Reg. No. 13313 dated 26.05.2025).

Keywords: administrative offences, administrative liability, administrative penalties, officials, land vehicles, safety issues, state supervision measures, failure to comply with legal requirements, imposition of a fine.

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06/2025

Abstrract. The information note examines the issues of improving the legal grounds for bringing to administrative and criminal liability persons authorised to perform the functions of the state or local self-government for committing certain corruption and corruption-related offences; optimising the procedure for applying certain preventive anti- corruption mechanisms. The relevant study was conducted in the context of the proposals contained in the draft Law of Ukraine (Reg. No. 13271-2 of 26.05.2025).

Keywords: administrative liability, criminal liability, fine, corruption and corruption-related offences, prevention of corruption, declaration subjects, lifestyle monitoring, personal data, information retention period.

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06/2025

Abstract. The information note analyses the issues of improving the legal grounds for bringing to justice persons authorised to perform the functions of the state or local self- government in the context of the provisions of the draft law (Reg. No. 13271-1 of 23.05.2025).

The draft law was analyzed for compliance with the Constitution of Ukraine, the requirements of current legislation, and the rules of legislative technique; its legal risks were assessed.

Keywords: administrative liability, criminal liability, illicit enrichment, declaring entity, verification of declarations, information retention period.

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06/2025

Abstract. The information note examines the issue of strengthening administrative liability for exceeding the established speed limits for vehicles in the context of the draft Law of Ukraine (reg. No. 13314 of 26.05.2025). The analysis identifies the risks of the draft law.

Keywords: administrative liability, administrative offence, exceeding speed limits, traffic, vehicles, fine.

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06/2025

Abstract. The informational reference examines the issue of strengthening administrative liability for violations by non-resident foreign carriers of cabotage transportation through the territory of Ukraine in the context of the Draft Law of Ukraine (Reg. No. 13300 dated 19.05.2025) Based on the results of the analysis, the risks of the draft law are defined.

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

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05/2025

Abstract. The informational reference addresses the issue of clarifying the grounds for the expiration of the statute of limitations for criminal liability and the procedure for suspending legal proceedings against persons called up for military service during mobilization, for a special period, or accepted for military service under a contract, in the context of the draft Law of Ukraine (No. 13284, dated 14.05.2025).

The draft law’s compliance with the requirements of the Constitution of Ukraine, the fundamental principles of law-making, the provisions of the current criminal procedural legislation, and the legislation on criminal liability were analysed.

Key words: criminal offense, statute of limitations for criminal liability, military service, mobilization, stay of court proceedings.

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05/2025

Abstract. This information note focuses on the state of legislative support for the independence of the judiciary in Ukraine, which is a fundamental principle of a democratic state and determines the status of judges as enshrined in the Constitution of Ukraine. The note details the constitutional guarantees of judicial independence, including: a special procedure for their appointment/dismissal, prohibition of influence, protection of interests, subordination only to the law, special disciplinary responsibility, state funding, security, self-government, and restrictions on activities. Recent legislative changes aimed at improving selection and evaluation procedures, judicial careers, raising standards, and increasing transparency are described. Aspects of disciplinary responsibility as a component of accountability, which must be balanced with independence, are highlighted. The role of the High Council of Justice in responding to cases of interference and influence on judges is noted.

Keywords: rule of law, independence of judges, judiciary, guarantees of independence, High Council of Justice, High Qualification Commission of Judges of Ukraine, selection and appointment of judges, disciplinary liability of judges, status of judges, legislation of Ukraine.

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06/2025

Abstract. The informational reference addresses the issues of improving the legal grounds for holding persons authorized to perform state or local government functions accountable in the context of the provisions of the draft law (No. 13271, dated 09.05.2025). Based on the decision of the European Court of Human Rights in the case "Sytnyk v. Ukraine", the draft law is presented as "a necessary step to ensure a balance between effective counteraction to corruption and respect for citizens’ rights, in particular the right to fair, proportional and predictable law enforcement". The draft law was analyzed for compliance with constitutional provisions, requirements of current legislation, and rules of legislative technique; its enforcement risks were assessed.

Key words: administrative liability, criminal liability, declaration of false information, illicit enrichment, subject of declaration, declaration, verification of declarations, exemption from liability.

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05/2025