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

Abstract. This informational reference analyses the current state of implementation in Ukraine of European Union law concerning the rights, support and protection of victims of criminal offences. It examines the implementation of the relevant measures set out in the Rule of Law Roadmap, as well as the existing legal and institutional mechanisms for supporting victims. The analysis also outlines areas for further improvement of legislation and mechanisms for the protection of victims’ rights in the context of approximating Ukrainian legislation to European Union law.

Keywords: protection of victims’ rights, secondary and repeat victimisation, individual assessment of victims, special protection measures, referral mechanism, war and other international crimes, compensation for damage.

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08/2026

Abstract. The informational reference examines the grounds for criminal liability for the counterfeiting of veterinary medicinal products and active substances, as well as for their smuggling, in the context of Draft Law of Ukraine No. 15413 dated 15 July 2026.

The study analyses the compliance of the Draft Law with the requirements of the Constitution of Ukraine, the fundamental principles of legislative drafting, the current criminal legislation, and the legislation governing the protection of animals.

Keywords: criminal liability, veterinary medicinal products, active substances, veterinary surgeon, smuggling, counterfeiting.

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07/2026

Abstract. The informational reference examines the legal grounds for improving the criminal and criminal procedural legislation governing criminal proceedings that cannot be conducted in accordance with the procedure established by the current legislation due to armed aggression and the temporary occupation of certain territories of Ukraine. The study was conducted in the context of the proposals provided for in the Draft Law of Ukraine No. 15376 dated 3 July 2026.

The study analyses the compliance of the Draft Law with the requirements of the Constitution of Ukraine, the fundamental principles of legislative drafting, European Union law, the criminal and criminal procedural legislation governing the rights and freedoms of participants in criminal proceedings, and the relevant European and national case law.

The results of the study revealed risks that may hinder the application of the provisions of the Draft Law and the achievement of its goal of legislatively ensuring guarantees of the rights and freedoms of individuals in criminal proceedings, the proper implementation of which is made impossible as a result of armed aggression and temporary occupation of certain territories of Ukraine.

Keywords: criminal proceedings, armed aggression, temporary occupation, pre-trial investigation, trial, restoration of lost materials.

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07/2026

Abstract. The informational reference examines the improvement of the grounds for criminal liability for fraud committed through the use of modern digital technologies, in particular artificial intelligence systems, in the context of Draft Law of Ukraine No. 15379 dated 3 July 2026.

The study analyses the compliance of the Draft Law with the requirements of the Constitution of Ukraine, the fundamental principles of legislative drafting, the current criminal legislation, and the legislation governing the protection of information in information, electronic communications, and information and communication systems.

Keywords: criminal offence, criminal liability, fraud, information and communication systems, artificial intelligence.

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07/2026

Abstract. The informational reference examines the introduction of a legal mechanism for the payment of monetary rewards for the transfer by individuals of weapons that are critically important for the needs of the security and defense forces of Ukraine, in the context of Draft Law of Ukraine No. 15351 dated 25 June 2026.

The study analyses the compliance of the provisions of the Draft Law with the current legislation of Ukraine and the fundamental principles of legislative drafting.

Keywords: firearms, voluntary surrender of weapons, monetary reward, National Police of Ukraine, critically important weapons, illicit arms trafficking, public safety.

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07/2026

Abstract.  The informational reference examines the introduction of criminal liability for military officials for issuing an order or instruction resulting in unjustified personnel losses, in the context of Draft Law of Ukraine No. 15365 dated 29 June 2026.

The study analyses the compliance of the Draft Law with the requirements of the Constitution of Ukraine, the fundamental principles of legislative drafting, and the provisions of the current criminal legislation.

Keywords: criminal liability, military official, order, instruction, military personnel, unjustified personnel losses.

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07/2026

Abstract.  The informational reference examines the strengthening of administrative liability for operating vehicles exceeding the permissible noise level in the context of Draft Law of Ukraine No. 15358 dated 26 June 2026 (hereinafter referred to as the Draft Law). Based on the results of the analysis, the risks of the Draft Law were identified.

Keywords: administrative liability, administrative offence, permissible noise level, operation of vehicles, road traffic safety.

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07/2026