Abstract. This informational reference contains the results of an analysis of the measures provided for in the Roadmap on the functioning of democratic institutions regarding the legal regulation of the status of the parliamentary opposition. Proposals are made to improve the regulation of the legal status of the parliamentary opposition in Ukraine, taking into account international standards.

Keywords: parliamentary opposition, parliamentary minority, European Commission report, Roadmap on the functioning of democratic institutions, democratic institutions.

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11/2025

Abstract. This informational reference contains the results of an analysis of the measures provided for in the Roadmap on the functioning of democratic institutions. In the context of private financing of political parties, it analyses the approaches of foreign states to determining the range of entities prohibited from financing political parties and restrictions on the amount of financing of political parties.

Keywords: political parties, private financing of political parties, entities prohibited from financing political parties, European Commission report, Roadmap, democratic institutions.

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11/2025

Abstract. The informational reference provides an analysis of the Draft Law of Ukraine ‘On Amendments to the Civil Procedure Code of Ukraine Regarding Clarification of Requirements for Documents in Adoption Cases’ (No. 14106 dated 08.10.2025), which was developed with the aim of improving legal regulation in the field of child adoption by unifying and digitising the requirements for documents submitted by applicants.

Keywords: digital transformation, adoption, civil procedural law, guardianship and custody authority.

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10/2025

Abstract. The informational reference contains the results of an analysis of the Draft Law of Ukraine ‘On Amendments to the Civil Procedure Code of Ukraine, the Code of Administrative Procedure of Ukraine regarding the improvement of the procedure for considering cases by the High Anti-Corruption Court’ (No. 14033 dated 11.09.2025).

Keywords: administrative proceedings, civil proceedings, High Anti-Corruption Court, composition of the court, single-judge proceedings, corruption offences.

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10/2025

Abstract. The analytical note highlights the main provisions of Directive 2024/1203/ EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 April 2024 on the protection of the environment through criminal law and replacing Directives 2008/99/EC and 2009/123/EC and the key innovations of the Member States of the European Union in this area.

Keywords: environmental protection, environmental crimes, criminal liability of natural persons, criminal liability of legal persons, criminalisation of environmental offences.

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10/2025

Abstract. This information note provides a summary analysis of international experience regarding the role and types of think tanks.

It reveals the origin of the term, the main characteristics of such organisations, and their role in evidence-based policy-making. It considers the main classifications of think tanks and highlights problematic aspects of their activities, in particular their dependence on political or donor influences. It also highlights the current state of development of think tanks in Ukraine.

Keywords: think tank, analytical centre, evidence-based policy, public administration, strategic thinking, democracy, European integration

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10/2025

Abstract. This information reference is devoted to the issue of establishing a committee on the future in parliament. Foreign experience in establishing institutions within parliaments that promote the integration of long-term sustainable development goals into political processes, ensure inter-institutional coordination and protect the interests of future generations has been studied.

Keywords: foresight, parliament, strategic planning, sustainable development, Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, parliamentary institutions, long-term policy.

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10/2025

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.

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10/2025

Abstract. The informational reference contains the results of an analysis of the draft Law of Ukraine ‘On Amendments to Article 14 of the Law of Ukraine ‘On Free Legal Aid’ regarding the expansion of the list of persons entitled to Free Secondary Legal Aid.’

Keywords: free legal aid; free secondary legal aid; orphans; children deprived of parental care.

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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.

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11/2025