Abstract. The informational reference analyzes the proposed changes introduced by the draft law to the procedure for criminal proceedings in the field of international cooperation. These changes concern the application of international treaties, in particular those relating to extradition and transfer of convicted persons, as well as the introduction of the possibility of using electronic communications when submitting requests for international legal assistance and extradition of offenders in cases where this is provided for by an international treaty or by agreements between the authorized (central) bodies of the requesting and requested parties. The reference also identifies certain risks that may hinder the effective implementation of the draft law during law enforcement activities.

Key words: criminal proceedings, international cooperation, international treaty, information protection, international legal assistance, request, extradition, transfer of convicted persons.

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12/2025

Abstract. The informational reference examines issues related to international cooperation in criminal proceedings, in particular with regard to the investigation and prosecution of international crimes. It focuses on relevant international acts and national legal provisions in this field. The reference also identifies legislative gaps in the context of the recommendations of the European Commission set out in the Progress Report on Ukraine under the European Union Enlargement Package 2025.

Key words: criminal proceedings, international crimes, international cooperation, international legal assistance, Rome Statute, Eurojust, Europol, European Public Prosecutor’s Office, International Criminal Court.

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01/2026

Abstract. The informational reference considers the need to bring the norms of the Law of Ukraine “On the National Guard of Ukraine” into line with the requirements of paragraph twenty-nine of Article 1 of the Law of Ukraine “On Defense of Ukraine” in order to regulate the functions and obligations of the National Guard of Ukraine to participate in civil-military cooperation activities, in the context of the draft law of Ukraine (No. 14287, dated 10.12.2025).

The draft law is considered to comply with the requirements of the Constitution of Ukraine, the fundamental principles of lawmaking, and the norms of current legislation.

Key words: National Guard of Ukraine, civil-military cooperation, combat zone, civilian population, national resistance.

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12/2025

Abstract. The informational reference examines the issues of improving criminal liability for damage or destruction of pipeline transport facilities in the oil and gas sector during a state of war or emergency in the context of the draft Law of Ukraine (No. 14293, dated 11.12.2025).

The draft law is considered to comply with the requirements of the Constitution of Ukraine, the fundamental principles of law-making activity, and the norms of current criminal and criminal procedural legislation.

Key words: criminal liability, martial law, state of emergency, pipeline transport, damage to objects, punishment.

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12/2025

Abstract. The informational reference examines the legal grounds for improving administrative liability for failure to comply with legal requirements of the bodies of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine (hereinafter referred to as the Verkhovna Rada), as well as the introduction of administrative liability for the failure of an official or service person to appear at a plenary session of the Verkhovna Rada without good reason. The relevant study was conducted in the context of the proposals provided for in the draft Law of Ukraine (No. 14215-1, dated 02.12.2025).

The draft law is considered to comply with the requirements of the Constitution of Ukraine, the fundamental principles of law-making and parliamentary control, and the norms of current legislation on administrative liability.

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 regarding the legislative provision of effective parliamentary control during the hearing of officials or service personnel invited to the plenary session of the Verkhovna Rada.

Key words: parliamentary control, committees of the Verkhovna Rada, temporary investigative and temporary special commissions of the Verkhovna Rada, plenary session of the Verkhovna Rada, officials and service personnel, failure to comply with legal requirements, failure to appear, fine.

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12/2025

Abstract. The informational reference considers the issue of legislative regulation of the payment of remuneration to a whistleblower in the context of the draft Law of Ukraine (No. 14274, dated 04.12.2025). The compliance of the proposed changes with the current Criminal Procedure Code of Ukraine and anti-corruption legislation, and the rules of normative drafting techniques is considered.

Key words: criminal proceedings, corruption, whistleblower, reward, bill of indictment, prosecutor.

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12/2025

Abstract. The informational reference examines proposals regarding the institution of investigation in the context of the draft law (No. 14269, dated 14.08.2025), in particular, regarding the prohibition of entrusting the pre-trial investigation of a criminal offense initiated by a detective of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine or a prosecutor of the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office to other pre-trial investigation bodies, as well as regarding the assignment of certain offenses to the investigation of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine. The regulatory proposals were examined for feasibility and consistency with current legislation. Certain risks that may hinder the achievement of the goal of the draft law are indicated.

Key words: prosecutor, National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine, detective, investigation, notice of suspicion.

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12/2025

Abstract. The informational reference considers the issue of strengthening administrative responsibility for the demonstration or distribution of films without entering them into the State Register of Films, violation of the conditions for the distribution and demonstration of films established by the legislation on cinematography, failure by officials and citizens - subjects of cinematography to comply with the quota for the demonstration of national films when using national screen time in the context of the draft law (No. 14275, dated 05.12.2025).

Key words: administrative liability, fine, cinematography, State Film Register, quotas.

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12/2025

Abstract. The informational reference analyzes the feasibility of supplementing the Code of Ukraine on Administrative Offenses with a new Article 82-9, which establishes administrative liability for violation of waste management requirements during the operation of floating houses, in the context of the draft Law of Ukraine (No. 14190, dated 05.11.2025). The compliance of the proposed changes with the current administrative and tort legislation, the environmental legislation of Ukraine, special legislation on waste management and water resources protection, as well as the rules of normative design techniques, is considered, and the risks of the draft law are identified.

Key words: administrative responsibility, environmental safety, waste management, houseboats.

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12/2025

Abstract. The informational reference examines the advisability of amending administrative and tort legislation in terms of preventing and countering anti-Semitism, as well as granting the Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights the function of special coordinator for the implementation of the European Commission's recommendations and for consistency with the EU Strategy for Combating Anti-Semitism (2021–2030). The analysis was conducted in the context of the draft law (No. 14228-1, dated 18.11.2025).

The gaps and conflicts in the draft law that pose risks to the enforcement of its provisions are indicated.

Key words: anti-Semitism, special coordinator, European integration, requirements of European Union legislation.

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11/2025