Abstract. The parliamentary study provides an analysis of the standards of the Council of Europe and the European Union in the field of personal data protection within the activities of the police and criminal justice authorities. The material systematizes international legal instruments and the case-law of the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR), which form a unified European legal framework for the protection of informational privacy.

The study explains the essence of interference with the right to privacy through the “three-part test” and establishes the obligation of personal data controllers to differentiate data by categories of persons (suspects, convicted persons, victims, witnesses) and by the nature of the information (“hard” facts versus “soft” assessments). It details the special (sensitive) status of data on criminal convictions, emphasizes the rehabilitative purpose of data processing and the inadmissibility of lifelong stigmatization of convicted persons, and substantiates the requirement for differentiated storage periods for biometric data depending on the severity of the offence. Based on the case-law of the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR), the study demonstrates the legal inadmissibility of automatic restrictions on the rights of individuals (in particular, prisoners) based solely on their formal status, without an individualized assessment of their current level of risk.

The study outlines the criteria for the independence of supervisory authorities, their investigative and corrective powers, as well as the right of individuals to effective judicial protection and compensation for material and non-material damage. Recommendations are provided for improving national legislation, in particular regarding a clear distinction between the general and law enforcement regimes governing the protection and processing of personal data and the implementation of the principle of accountability of public authorities.

Keywords: lawfulness of interference, “hard” and “soft” personal data, individualized risk assessment, processing of conviction data, data protection impact assessment, data protection officer, DNA profile, fingerprints, supervisory authority.

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06/2026

Abstract. This informational reference examines certain aspects of providing war veterans with basic social services. It focuses on the provision of social adaptation services, in particular support specifically tailored to war veterans. The reference highlights the important role of specialists supporting war veterans and demobilised persons in local communities in ensuring access to social services, psychological support, medical rehabilitation, legal aid, and other guarantees necessary for successful adaptation and integration into civilian life.

Key words: war veteran, veterans’ policy, basic social services, social adaptation, support, support specialist, accessibility of services.

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05/2026

Abstract. This review dossier presents the results of an analysis of the institutional and regulatory foundations for the unification of legislative terminology in selected Member States of the European Union. It examines the objectives and methods of unifying legal terminology, as well as the functions and powers of the competent authorities. Emphasis is placed on a comprehensive approach to the modernisation of legislation related to the unification of legal terminology.

Key words: unification of legal terminology, legislation, changes to spelling rules, linguistic expertise.

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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. This analytical note provides a comparative analysis of the legal regulation of pricing in the field of defence procurement, in particular under direct contracts, in Ukraine and in selected foreign jurisdictions. It examines the approaches of the European Union, as well as the experience of the United Kingdom, Norway, Poland and Australia regarding price formation, cost control and ensuring a balance between the efficiency of procurement and the protection of budgetary funds. Based on the results of the analysis, key instruments and approaches have been identified that could be taken into account when improving national legislation, taking into account the conditions of martial law.

Keywords: defence procurement, pricing, direct contracts, non-competitive procedures, cost audit.

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05/2026

Abstract. This analytical note examines the legislative regulation of the activities of public (non-profit) organisations abroad that are funded through interest deductions from personal income tax (interest-based philanthropy). It considers the specific features of the legal status, reporting and liability of such organisations.

Keywords: civil society, public (non-profit) organisations, charity, public benefit, personal income tax, interest-based philanthropy.

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05/2026

Abstract. This parliamentary study provides an overview of the legislation guaranteeing the right to healthcare for war veterans in Ukraine and highlights the main trends in its development. It analyses problematic aspects of the provision of medical services to war veterans. The study examines the status of the implementation of measures to ensure inclusivity and accessibility for war veterans at the local community level. The experience of foreign countries in the field of healthcare for war veterans (Israel, South Korea, the United Kingdom, and the United States) is also briefly highlighted.

Keywords: war veteran, healthcare for war veterans, rehabilitation, psychological rehabilitation, medical services, accessibility, inclusivity.

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05/2026

Abstract. The parliamentary study analyzes models of legal regulation of the civilian circulation of firearms, including award (nominal) weapons, in Ukraine and certain countries worldwide. Three global models of regulating the civilian circulation of firearms are identified, depending on public access to their acquisition, storage, and carrying (use), with their common and distinctive features outlined. The Ukrainian model is characterized, and an assessment is provided of the implementation of Directive (EU) 2021/555 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 March 2021 on control of the acquisition and possession of weapons into national legislation in the context of the Draft Law «On the Right to Civilian Firearms» (No. 5708 dated 25 June 2021).

Keywords: firearms, award (nominal) weapons, civilian circulation, right to firearms, self-defence, weapons permit, carrying of weapons.

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05/2026