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Abstract. The informational reference examines the legal principles for improving the functioning of the system for preventing corruption in the activities of the National Police, ensuring public control when making decisions on disciplinary liability of police officers for committing disciplinary offenses related to violations of human rights and freedoms in police activities in the context of the draft law (No. 13713, dated 29.08.2025). Based on the results of the analysis, the risks of the draft law were identified.
Key words: National Police of Ukraine, Disciplinary Statute, disciplinary commissions, official investigation, disciplinary offenses, public control.
09/2025
Abstract. The informational reference examines the legal justification for improving administrative-delict, criminal and criminal procedural legislation regarding the grounds and procedure for liability for offenses related to illegal crossing of the state border of Ukraine, violation by conscripts, military conscripts and reservists of the period of stay established by law outside Ukraine in conditions of martial law or a state of emergency. These issues are examined in the context of the proposals provided for in the draft Law of Ukraine (No. 13673, dated 21.08.2025).
The draft law is considered to be in compliance with the Constitution of Ukraine, and law-making activities, the fundamental principles of administrative, criminal and criminal procedural legislation, the provisions of the laws of Ukraine that regulate public relations in the field of state border protection and the performance of military duty by citizens of Ukraine.
The results of the research revealed risks that will hinder the implementation of the draft law during law enforcement activities and the achievement of the goal declared therein regarding the legislative provision of proper law and order in the border zone, the inevitability of prosecution for illegal crossing of the state border of Ukraine in conditions of martial law or a state of emergency.
Key words: administrative liability, criminal liability, criminal proceedings, state border of Ukraine, illegal crossing of the state border, martial law or state of emergency, persons liable for military service.
09/2025
Abstract. The informational reference considers the grounds for introducing criminal liability for violation of the right to obtain the status of a combatant in the context of the draft law (No. 13700, dated 26.08.2025).
The draft law’s compliance with the requirements of the Constitution of Ukraine, the fundamental principles of law-making activity, the provisions of the current legislation on criminal liability, and the laws of Ukraine regulating public relations in the field of social protection of military personnel was analysed.
Key words: criminal liability, combatant, status, commander, illegal refusal, punishment.
09/2025
Abstract. The informational reference considers the issue of improving the mechanism for the creation, registration, activity and termination of public formations for the protection of public order and the state border, in the context of the draft law (No. 13714, dated 29.08.2025). Based on the results of the analysis, the risks of the draft law were identified.
Key words: public formations, protection of public order and the state border, martial law, statute.
09/2025
Abstract. The informational reference analyses the process of implementation of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court in Ukraine, outlines key legal challenges and problematic aspects of harmonizing national legislation with international standards of criminal justice. It examines regulatory aspects and problematic issues of harmonizing provisions of national legislation with the requirements of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, which are important for effective prosecution of international crimes.
Key words: war crimes, Rome Statute, International Criminal Court, ratification, implementation, crimes of aggression, crimes against humanity, genocide.
10/2025
Abstract. The informational reference examines the legal grounds and procedure for assigning state ranks to prosecutors, establishing insignia of prosecutors and symbols of prosecutorial bodies. These issues are analyzed in the context of the proposals provided for in the draft Law of Ukraine (No. 13603-1, dated 22.08.2025).
The draft law is considered to comply with the norms of the Constitution of Ukraine, the basic principles of law-making activity, the provisions of current legislation that determine the procedure for organizing and operating the prosecutor’s office, as well as the status of prosecutors.
The results of the research revealed risks that will hinder the proper implementation of the draft law during law enforcement activities and the achievement of the goal declared therein of legislatively ensuring increased efficiency in the functioning of prosecutorial bodies, primarily by stimulating prosecutors to improve their work and career growth.
Key words: Prosecutor’s Office of Ukraine, prosecutors, state ranks of prosecutors, procedure for assigning state ranks, class ranks, insignia of prosecutors, symbols of the prosecutor's office.
09/2025
Abstract. The informational reference examines the legal grounds for appointing a person who did not hold the position of prosecutor as a prosecutor of the district prosecutor’s office on the date of entry into force of the Law of Ukraine "On Amendments to the Criminal Procedure Code of Ukraine Regarding the Peculiarities of Pre-Trial Investigation of Criminal Offenses Related to the Disappearance of Missing Persons in Special Circumstances During Martial Law", dated 22.07.2025 No. 4555-IХ. The above issues are analyzed in the context of the proposals set out in the draft Law of Ukraine (No. 13601-1, dated 22.08.2025).
The draft law is considered to comply with the norms of the Constitution of Ukraine, the basic principles of law-making activity, the provisions of current legislation that determine the organization and procedure for the activities of the prosecutor's office, as well as the status of prosecutors.
Key words: Prosecutor’s Office of Ukraine, prosecutors, district prosecutor’s office, recommendations of the European Commission, guarantees of independence of prosecutors, procedure for appointing prosecutors, holding competitions, legal regime of martial law.
09/2025
Abstract. The informational reference addresses the issue of criminal liability for failure to provide assistance to persons in distress at sea or on other waterways, in the context of the draft Law of Ukraine (No. 13644, dated 15.08.2025). Based on the results of the analysis, the risks of the draft law were identified.
Key words: ship captain, disaster, help, danger, criminal liability, fine.
09/2025
Abstract. The informational reference examines the legal grounds for improving the procedure for competitive selection for the positions of the Director and employees of the State Bureau of Investigation, other principles of the organization and activities of this state body. These issues are examined in the context of the proposals provided for in the draft Law of Ukraine (No. 13602-2, dated 14.08.2025).
The draft law is considered to comply with the norms of the Constitution of Ukraine, the foundations of law-making activity, the requirements of program documents of public policy and acts of the European Union regarding the reform of law enforcement agencies of Ukraine, the provisions of the current legislation of Ukraine, which determine the legal status of law enforcement agencies.
The results of the research revealed risks that may further impede the proper implementation of the draft law during law enforcement activities and the achievement of the goal declared therein regarding the legislative provision of the effectiveness of the functioning of the SBI and strengthening its institutional independence.
Key words: State Bureau of Investigation, legal framework, control, director, employees, appointment procedure, competitive selection, personnel commissions.
08/2025
Abstract. The informational reference examines the legal grounds for the possible liquidation of the State Bureau of Investigation and the transfer of part of its functions and powers to the Security Service of Ukraine. These issues are examined in the context of the proposals provided for in the draft Law of Ukraine (No. 13602-1, dated 13.08.2025).
The draft law is considered to comply with the norms of the Constitution of Ukraine, the foundations of law-making activity, the requirements of program documents of public policy and acts of the European Union regarding the reform of law enforcement agencies of Ukraine, the provisions of the current legislation of Ukraine, which determine the legal status of the said agencies.
The results of the research revealed risks that may further hinder the implementation of the draft law during law enforcement activities and the achievement of the goal declared therein regarding the legislative provision of optimal organization of the activities of law enforcement agencies of Ukraine, rational use of public funds under the legal regime of martial law.
Key words: State Bureau of Investigation, Security Service of Ukraine, reform of law enforcement agencies, legal principles of the activities of the State Bureau of Investigation and the Security Service of Ukraine, investigation, operational and investigative activities.
08/2025