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Abstract. The Informational Reference presents the analysis results of the proposals provided for by the draft Law of Ukraine “On Amendments to the Code of Ukraine on Administrative Offenses to Resolve Certain Issues in Connection with the Termination of the Social Insurance Fund of Ukraine” (reg. № 13641 dated 08/15/2025).
Key words: Pension Fund of Ukraine, Fund of Compulsory State Social Insurance of Ukraine in case of unemployment, industrial accident, occupational disease, unemployment.
08/2025
Abstract. The informational reference analyzes the status of Ukraine’s implementation of the European Commission’s recommendations on EU enlargement in the context of Chapter 23 "Judiciary and Fundamental Rights". It points to significant progress in reforming the judicial system of Ukraine by improving the legislative framework for the selection procedures of judges of the Constitutional Court of Ukraine, resuming the work of the High Council of Justice, the High Qualification Commission of Judges of Ukraine, strengthening the disciplinary liability of judges, and digitalizing the judicial system. It outlines the problems that pose significant challenges for the judicial system of Ukraine and identifies ways to address them.
Key words: European integration, European Commission recommendations, judiciary, fundamental rights, integrity of judges, digitalization of justice, security threats.
09/2025
Abstract. The informational reference examines the legal grounds for appointing prosecutors to the Office of the Prosecutor General and regional prosecutor’s offices during the period of martial law without holding a competition, and the reinstatement of certain conditions for the dismissal of prosecutors from office provided for by law. These issues are analyzed in the context of the proposals set out in the Draft Law of Ukraine (reg. No. 13601 dated 06 August 2025) (hereinafter – the Draft Law).
The draft law is considered in terms of its compliance with the Constitution of Ukraine, the basic principles of law-making, and the provisions of current legislation governing the organization and operation of the prosecutor’s office, as well as the status of prosecutors.
The study identified risks that would hinder the proper implementation of the Draft Law in law enforcement and the achievement of its stated goal of bringing the current legislation of Ukraine on the prosecutor’s office into line with the Constitution of Ukraine and international and European legal standards in this area.
Keywords: prosecutor’s office of Ukraine, prosecutor, European Commission recommendations, dismissal of prosecutors, appointment of prosecutors, holding competitions, guarantees of independence of prosecutors, legal regime of martial law.
08/2025
Abstract. The informational reference analyzes the grounds for improving administrative liability for failure to comply with the lawful requirements of officials of the central executive body responsible for implementing state policy on land transport safety in the context of the Draft Law of Ukraine, register No. 13613 dated 07 August 2025.
The Draft Law is considered in terms of its compliance with the requirements of the Constitution of Ukraine, the rules of legislative drafting, the fundamental principles of legislation on administrative liability, and the laws of Ukraine in the field of legal regulation of land transport activities.
Keywords: administrative offenses, administrative liability, officials, vehicles, safety, state supervision, fines.
08/2025
Abstract. The informational reference presents an overview of the legislative support for minimizing corruption risks and developing an anti-corruption compliance system in Ukraine, and reveals its content in accordance with international standards. It summarizes the experience of foreign countries in legal regulation of the anti-corruption compliance system, and also analyzes the status of Ukraine’s implementation of the European Commission’s recommendations on improving legislation in terms of minimizing corruption risks in general and by developing an anti-corruption compliance system, in particular.
Key words: corruption, compliance, international standards, risk management, countermeasures, Roadmap, recommendations.
09/2025
Abstract. The informational reference examines the legal regulation of the assignment of state ranks to prosecutors, the establishment of distinguishing marks for prosecutors, and the symbols of the prosecution authorities. These issues are analyzed in the context of the proposals contained in the draft Law of Ukraine (Reg. No. 13603 dated 06 August 2025).
The Draft Law is examined for compliance with the Constitution of Ukraine, the basic principles of law-making, and the provisions of current legislation governing the organization and activities of the prosecutor’s office, as well as the status of prosecutors.
The study identified risks that would hinder the proper implementation of the draft law in law enforcement and the achievement of its stated goal of providing legislative support for the effective functioning of the prosecutor’s office, primarily by encouraging prosecutors to improve their work and career growth.
Keywords: Prosecutor’s Office of Ukraine, prosecutors, state ranks of prosecutors, procedure for assigning state ranks, class ranks, distinguishing marks for prosecutors, symbols of the prosecutor’s office.
08/2025
Abstract. The informational reference examines issues related to improving the procedural grounds and procedure for entering a person’s home or other property, conducting searches therein, as well as respecting human rights when carrying out these investigative actions. The relevant analysis was conducted in the context of the proposals provided for in the Draft Law of Ukraine under register No. 13599.
The Draft Law is examined for its compliance with the requirements of the Constitution of Ukraine, the fundamental principles of law-making and criminal procedural legislation, the decisions of the European Court of Human Rights, and the practice of the Supreme Court regarding the protection of human rights during criminal proceedings.
The study identified risks that will further hinder the proper implementation of the law during law enforcement activities and the achievement of its stated goal of legislatively ensuring the constitutional principles of the rule of law, legality, and the inviolability of a person’s home or other property during the conduct of the aforementioned investigative actions, preventing cases of illegal searches, etc.
Keywords: Constitution of Ukraine, Criminal Procedure Code of Ukraine, criminal proceedings, entry into a person’s home or other property, search, search warrant, guarantees of individual rights, judicial practice.
08/2025
Abstract. The informational reference considers the issue of extending the time limits for the enforcement of decisions imposing administrative penalties in the form of fines for offences in the field of road transport safety, recorded automatically in the context of the Draft Law of Ukraine, register No. 13614.
The compliance of the Draft Law with the requirements of the Constitution of Ukraine, the fundamental principles of law-making, the provisions of the current legislation on administrative liability, and the laws of Ukraine regulating social relations in the field of road traffic are analyzed.
Keywords: administrative offense, vehicle, automatic recording, road safety, fine.
08/2025
Abstract. The informational reference examines the grounds for introducing administrative and criminal liability for violations of the rules for operating unmanned aerial vehicles in the context of Draft Law Reg. No. 13600.
The compliance of the draft law with the requirements of the Constitution of Ukraine, the fundamental principles of law-making, the provisions of current legislation on administrative and criminal liability, and legislation in the field of aviation and the use of Ukraine's airspace are analyzed.
Keywords: administrative offenses, criminal liability, unmanned aerial vehicle, airspace, bodily injury, material damage.
08/2025
Abstract. The informational reference examines the issue of improving the legislative regulation of the early conferral of special ranks on police officers who participated in repelling the Russian invasion and received combatant status as a form of encouragement in the context of the Draft Law of Ukraine (Reg. No. 13486 dated 16 July 2025). The analysis identifies the risks of the Draft Law.
Keywords: National Police, legal regime of martial law, performance of official duties, incentives, awarding of extraordinary special ranks, combatant.
08/2025