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Abstract. The informational reference analyzes the issues of recognizing evidence as inadmissible in criminal proceedings. In the context of the draft Law of Ukraine (No. 14159, dated 27.10.2025), a proposal is being considered to supplement part three of Article 87 of the Criminal Procedure Code of Ukraine with paragraph 5 regarding recognizing evidence as inadmissible that was obtained during the execution of a resolution on permission to search a person's home or other possessions, if the search report does not contain identification signs of the discovered and seized items. Some risks are indicated that may hinder the proper implementation of the draft law during law enforcement activities.
Key words: criminal proceedings, inadmissibility of evidence, search, search report, identification marks.
11/2025
Abstract. The informational reference examines the grounds for improving the procedure for applying community service as a type of administrative penalty and punishment in the context of the draft Law of Ukraine (No. 14154-1, dated 10.11.2025)
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 administrative tort, criminal and criminal procedural legislation regarding the grounds for imposing administrative penalties and criminal punishments.
Key words: administrative penalty, punishment, community service, probation agency, offender.
11/2025
Abstract. The informational reference examines the legal grounds for improving the procedure for applying administrative penalties in the form of community service, as well as the execution of criminal penalties in the form of fines, community service and correctional labor. The corresponding study was conducted in the context of the proposals provided for in the draft Law of Ukraine (No. 14154, dated 24.10.2025).
The draft law is considered to comply with the requirements of the Constitution of Ukraine, the fundamental principles of law-making, the norms of the current administrative-delict, criminal and criminal procedural legislation regarding the grounds and procedure for the implementation of administrative penalties and criminal punishments.
The results of the research revealed risks that will further impede the proper implementation of the draft law during law enforcement activities, the achievement of the goal declared therein regarding the legislative provision of protection of the rights and interests of citizens and business entities, the effective use of public works in the process of eliminating the consequences of military actions and rebuilding the state.
Key words: administrative penalty, main and additional punishment, fine, community service, corrective labor, execution of sentences.
11/2025
Abstract. The informational reference examines the legal justification for the introduction of voluntary regulation in the field of security activities and improving the standards of security services. These issues are examined in the context of the proposals provided for in the draft Law of Ukraine (No. 14155, dated 27.10.2025).
The draft law is considered to comply with the requirements of the Constitution of Ukraine, the fundamental principles of law-making activity, and the provisions of legislative acts regulating social relations in the field of economic activity in the provision of security services and licensing of this type of activity.
The results of the research revealed risks that may further impede the proper implementation of the law during law enforcement activities and the achievement of the goal declared therein, aimed at legislatively ensuring the creation of a high-quality security services market in Ukraine as a result of the introduction of mechanisms for its voluntary regulation.
Key words: economic activity, security activity, licensing, security service standards, voluntary regulation of security activity, subject of security activity.
11/2025
Abstract. The informational reference considers the issue of introducing a system of penalty points for violating road safety rules in the context of the draft Law of Ukraine (No. 14133, dated 21.10.2025).
Key words: penalty points, traffic rules, temporary suspension of driver’s license, vehicle, restriction of driving rights, National Police of Ukraine.
11/2025
Abstract. The informational reference analyzes the feasibility of amending Article 297-1 of the Criminal Procedure Code of Ukraine regarding the possibility of conducting a special pre-trial investigation based on the decision of the investigating judge in criminal proceedings regarding criminal offenses provided for in Article 149 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine (Trafficking in Human Beings), in the context of the draft Law of Ukraine (No. 14152, dated 24.10.2025).
Key words: criminal proceedings, human trafficking, special pre-trial investigation.
11/2025
Abstract. The informational reference examines the legal grounds for improving the mechanism for parliamentary control over the activities of law enforcement agencies and the prosecutor's office, in particular, the introduction of annual public reporting on the work of the State Bureau of Investigation and the Prosecutor General’s Office. The corresponding analysis was conducted in the context of the proposals provided for in the draft Law of Ukraine (No. 14130, dated 20.10.2025).
The draft law is considered to comply with the requirements of the Constitution of Ukraine, the fundamental principles of law-making activity, European Union documents in the specified area, the provisions of public policy program documents and legislative acts that determine the grounds and main tasks of the activities of law enforcement agencies and the Prosecutor’s Office of Ukraine.
The results of the research revealed risks that may hinder the proper implementation of the law during law enforcement activities and the achievement of the goal declared therein regarding the legislative provision of annual public reporting by heads of individual law enforcement agencies and the prosecutor’s office on the results of their activities, including the investigation of cases of torture, other ill-treatment of persons, and the protection of victims of such crimes.
Key words: parliamentary oversight; law enforcement agencies; prosecutor’s office; State Bureau of Investigation; Office of the Prosecutor General; public reporting; reports; torture investigations.
10/2025
Abstract. The information note summarises the measures of the Rule of Law Roadmap aimed at strengthening judicial accountability and integrity by streamlining the format for judges’ declarations of integrity and declarations on family ties, in line with the recommendations of the European Commission and international commitments. It analyses the current state of implementation of these measures and outlines the key issues related to introducing the necessary amendments to Ukraine’s legislation.
Key words: Roadmap, rule of law, European Commission report, integrity declarations, Supreme Court, Venice Commission.
11/2025
Abstract. The informational reference examines the legal grounds for improving administrative and criminal liability for violations of legislation on occupational safety and health. The corresponding analysis was conducted in the context of the proposals provided for in the draft Law of Ukraine (No. 14109, dated 09.10.2025).
The draft law is considered to comply with the requirements of the Constitution of Ukraine and law-making activity, the fundamental principles of administrative tort and criminal legislation, the provisions of international legal documents, and acts of the European Union (EU acquis) in the field of ensuring the health and safety of employees at work.
The results of the research revealed risks that may hinder the proper implementation of the draft law during law enforcement activities and the achievement of the goal declared therein of legislatively ensuring the liability of employers for violations of the requirements of the legislation regulating the safety and health of employees at work, in accordance with the norms of European Union law in this area.
Key words: administrative liability, criminal liability, safety and health of workers at work, violation of labor protection legislation, acts of European Union law.
10/2025
Abstract. The informational reference reviews and summarizes the recommendations of the European Commission presented in the progress reports on Ukraine under the European Union Enlargement Package, in particular the 2025 recommendations, as well as the measures envisaged in the Rule of Law Roadmap aimed at improving legislation in the field of combating trafficking in human beings. The status of implementation of these recommendations and measures is analyzed and the prospects for legislative support for combating trafficking in human beings are outlined.
Key words: human trafficking, Rule of Law Roadmap, rule of law.
11/2025