Abstract. The parliamentary study examines certain aspects of the criminal law protection of children against violence, in particular the normative legal regulation of limitation periods for criminal liability, the rules for sentencing in cases involving a combination of criminal offenses, the criteria for defining the concept of «grave consequences» of rape, and the grounds for criminal liability of officials for inaction in cases of detected violence against children.

The state of criminal law protection of the life and sexual inviolability of children in Ukraine is analyzed, and prospects for legislative activity in the field of combating violence against children are outlined.

Keywords: criminal offense, limitation period for criminal liability, cruel treatment, violence, children, grave consequences, punishment.

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05/2026

Abstract. The information reference analyzes the expediency of supplementing the Internal Service Statute of the Armed Forces of Ukraine with provisions regarding the peculiarities of military service and the performance of duties by officials of personnel psychological support units in the context of the Draft Law of Ukraine (No. 15208 dated 28 April 2026. The compliance of the proposed amendments with the current legislation of Ukraine in the field of psychological health, as well as with the requirements of legislative drafting technique, is analyzed, and the potential risks of the Draft Law are identified.

Keywords: Armed Forces of Ukraine, Ministry of Defence of Ukraine, military service, psychological support, psychological assistance, personnel, psychological support department.

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05/2026

Abstract. This informational reference presents the results of an analysis of the legal framework governing the use of artificial intelligence as part of the digitalisation of the European sports sector. It focuses on the key areas of application of artificial intelligence in sport, as well as on the content of the basic European Union legislation on this issue.

Key words: high technology, European model of sport, sport, sports industry, sports sector, digitalisation, artificial intelligence.

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06/2026

Abstract. The information reference examines the issue of equality of procedural rights of participants in criminal proceedings, in particular with regard to involving the prosecution as a witness in criminal proceedings, as well as supplementing the list of persons subject to recusal by an «operative unit officer» in the context of the Draft Law  No. 15246 dated 13 May 2026.

The compliance of the Draft Law with the fundamental principles of legislative drafting, the provisions of current criminal procedural legislation, and the theory of criminal procedural law is examined.

Keywords: criminal proceedings, witness, prosecution, investigator, prosecutor, operative unit officer, interrogation, recusal.

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05/2026

Abstract. This information reference examines the main methods and tools of gender budgeting used in the member states of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Based on the results of the analysis, the report justifies the need to enshrine in law the mandatory submission of a gender budget statement in Ukraine’s budgetary process, as well as the introduction of a mechanism for subsequent reporting on the results of the application of gender-responsive budgeting.

Keywords: gender mainstreaming, gender budgeting, gender-responsive approach, gender budget statement, gender equality.

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06/2026

Abstract. This information reference provides a general overview of the legal regulation of the breeding, keeping, commercial sale and transfer of domestic animals, and outlines the principles of control in this area within the European Union and its individual Member States.

Keywords: breeding of domestic animals, animal welfare, protection of animals from cruelty, non-commercial keeping of animals, commercial sale of animals, identification of animals, traceability of animal origin, selection.

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05/2026

Abstract. This informational reference presents the results of an analysis of the proposals set out in the draft Law of Ukraine “On Amendments to Some Legislative Acts Regarding the Guarantee of Job Security for Persons on Parental Leave Until the Child Reaches the Age of Three” (No. 15204 dated 27 April 2026)

Key words: employment relations, employment contract, leave, parental leave, vacant position, job, employee, employer.

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05/2026

Abstract. This informational reference presents the results of an analysis of the proposals set out in the draft Law of Ukraine “On Amending Article 41 of the Labour Code of Ukraine Regarding the Clarification of Additional Grounds for Termination of an Employment Contract at the Employer’s Initiative with Certain Categories of Employees under Specific Conditions” (No. 15162-1 dated 27 April 2026).

Key words: grounds for termination of an employment contract, corruption offence, conflict of interest, official powers, private interest.

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05/2026

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