Abstract. The information reference examines the legal grounds for establishing criminal and administrative liability for unlawful acts committed against an insolvency practitioner. The study is conducted in the context of the proposals provided for in the Draft Law of Ukraine No. 15217 dated 04 May 2026.

The compliance of the Draft Law with the requirements of the Constitution of Ukraine, the fundamental principles of legislative drafting, the provisions of criminal and administrative legislation, as well as the laws defining the powers of insolvency practitioners and establishing liability for acts that obstruct the exercise of such powers, is examined.

The study identified risks that may complicate the application of the Draft Law’s provisions and the achievement of the objective declared therein regarding the legislative provision of legal protection for insolvency practitioners, the establishment of additional guarantees of their independence and the effective performance of their official duties.

Keywords: insolvency practitioner, bankruptcy procedure, powers of an insolvency practitioner, request of an insolvency practitioner, legal protection of insolvency practitioners, criminal liability, administrative liability.

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05/2026

Abstract. The information reference examines the grounds for improving the qualifying elements of the act in the form of an offer, promise, or provision of an undue advantage to an official in the context of the Draft Law of Ukraine No. 15221 dated 07 May 2026.

The compliance of the Draft Law with the requirements of the Constitution of Ukraine, the fundamental principles of legislative drafting, the provisions of current criminal legislation, and the legislation in the field of corruption prevention is examined.

Keywords: criminal liability, corruption offenses, undue advantage, official holding a responsible position, official holding a particularly responsible position.

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05/2026

Abstract. The information reference examines the legal grounds for introducing an additional punishment in the form of asset confiscation for the commission of criminal offenses against peace, the security of mankind and international legal order, as provided for in Section XX of the Criminal Code of Ukraine (hereinafter – the CC of Ukraine). The relevant analysis is conducted in the context of the proposals set out in the Draft Law of Ukraine No. 15160 dated 09 April 2026.

The compliance of the Draft Law with the requirements of the Constitution of Ukraine, the fundamental principles of legislative drafting and criminal legislation, as well as the norms of international legal acts providing for liability for genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes, is examined.

The study identified risks that may hinder the implementation of the Draft Law in law enforcement practice and the achievement of its declared objective of strengthening criminal liability for the above-mentioned crimes and the legislative provision for compensation of material damage caused by the armed aggression of the russian federation.

Keywords: criminal liability, criminal penalties, additional criminal punishment, asset confiscation, crimes against peace, the security of mankind and international legal order.

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05/2026

Abstract. The information reference examines the grounds for introducing criminal liability for the public denial of the Holodomor of 1932–1933 in Ukraine and the desecration of the memory of millions of Holodomor victims in the context of the Draft Law of Ukraine (No. 15912 dated 24 April 2026).

The compliance of the Draft Law with the requirements of the Constitution of Ukraine, the fundamental principles of legislative drafting, the provisions of the current Criminal Code of Ukraine, and the legislation on the Holodomor of 1932–1933 in Ukraine is examined.

Keywords: criminal liability, historical memory, Holodomor, genocide, punishment.

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05/2026

Abstract. The information reference examines the grounds for introducing criminal liability for Ukrainophobia in the context of the Draft Law (No. 15186 dated 22 April 2026).

The compliance of the Draft Law with the requirements of the Constitution of Ukraine, the fundamental principles of legislative drafting, the provisions of the current criminal liability legislation, and the laws of Ukraine regulating public relations in the field of prevention and counteraction to discrimination is analyzed.

Keywords: criminal liability, offense, national interests, discrimination, Ukrainophobia, hostility.

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05/2026

Abstract.  The information reference examines the legal grounds for establishing administrative and criminal liability, in particular for chairpersons, deputy chairpersons, members, and secretaries of military medical commissions, as well as military officials, for violations of the law committed during the maintenance of military registration records of conscripts, the conscription of citizens for military service, and the conduct of medical examinations (military medical assessments) to determine citizens’ fitness for military service. The study was conducted in the context of the proposals provided for in the Draft Law of Ukraine No. 15144 dated 30 March 2026.

The paper analyzes the compliance of the Draft Law with the requirements of the Constitution of Ukraine, the fundamental principles of legislative drafting, the current administrative, criminal, and criminal procedural legislation, as well as the laws of Ukraine in the fields of mobilization, fulfillment of military duty and military service, and liability for violations thereof.

The study identified risks that may subsequently hinder the proper implementation of the law in law enforcement practice and the achievement of its declared objective of preventing abuses by authorized officials and ensuring guarantees for the protection of citizens’ rights during mobilization measures.

Keywords: administrative liability, criminal liability, pre-trial investigation, military officials, military medical commissions, medical examination, military conscription, discharge from military service, violations of mobilization legislation.

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04/2026

Abstract. The informational reference examines the grounds for introducing administrative liability for violating the procedure for considering reports of military personnel in the context of the draft Law of Ukraine (No. 15120 dated 31 March 2026).

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 the current Code of Ukraine on Administrative Offenses, and the legislation governing the procedure for organising work with reports of military personnel.

Key words: administrative liability, offenses, military personnel, official, report.

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04/2026

Abstract. The informational reference examines the legal grounds for improving administrative liability for violation of the requirements of the legislation on the protection of water resources and water use in the context of the proposals set out in the draft Law of Ukraine (No. 15096-1 dated 07 April 2026).

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 environmental safety and nature protection.

The results of the research revealed risks that may further impede the proper implementation of the draft law in law enforcement practice and the achievement of its stated objective, namely ensuring the rational use and conservation of water resources and preventing violations of environmental legislation by citizens and officials of business entities.

Key words: water resources protection, water use rules, offenses in the field of nature protection, violations of water legislation, administrative offenses, administrative liability, imposition of a fine.

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04/2026

Abstract. The informational reference examines the grounds for introducing administrative liability of officials for violating the procedure for maintaining military records in the context of the draft Law of Ukraine (No. 15115 dated 30 March 2026).

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 the current Code of Ukraine on Administrative Offenses, and the legislation governing the procedure for maintaining military records.

Key words: administrative liability, offense, fine, official, military records.

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04/2026

Abstract. The informational reference examines the legal grounds for improving administrative liability for violations of the requirements of the legislation on water resources protection and water use. The analysis was conducted in the context of the proposals set out in the draft Law of Ukraine (No. 15096 dated 23 March 2026).

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 environmental safety and nature protection.

The results of the research revealed risks that may further impede the proper implementation of the provisions of the draft law in law enforcement practice and the achievement of its stated objective, namely ensuring the rational use and conservation of water resources and preventing violations of environmental legislation by citizens and officials of business entities.

Key words: water resources protection, water use rules, business entities, offenses in the field of nature protection, violations of water legislation, administrative offenses, administrative liability, imposition of a fine.

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04/2025