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Abstract. The reference provides a general description of the legal regulation of the European Union's foreign trade relations and foreign direct investment in the European Union, as well as the status of Ukraine's legislative adaptation to European standards in these areas.
Keywords: foreign trade relations, common trade policy, foreign direct investment, foreign investment screening, trade defence measures, foreign subsidies, dual-use goods, public procurement, European integration.
12/2025
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 examines the organizational and legal principles and mechanisms for developing public-private cooperation in the field of cybersecurity in the context of the draft Law of Ukraine (No. 14150, dated 24.10.2025).
The draft law is considered to comply with the norms of the Constitution of Ukraine, the fundamental principles of law-making and the technique of normative drafting, and the provisions of the current legislation of Ukraine that regulate public relations in the field of ensuring national security, in particular the implementation of public-private partnerships on cybersecurity issues.
The results of the research identified risks that will prevent the proper implementation of the bill during law enforcement activities and the achievement of the goal proclaimed therein of legislative support for public-private interaction in the field of cybersecurity.
Key words: national cybersecurity system, cyber defence, cyber threat, cyberspace, public-private interaction, cyber diplomacy.
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 analytical note analyses the content of the Concept of the Code of Spatial Planning and Development of Territories of Ukraine (Urban Development Code) in order to identify the potential positive and negative impact on the State Budget of Ukraine and local budgets in connection with its adoption and implementation.
Keywords: codification, urban planning, State Budget of Ukraine, local budgets, expenditures, revenues, digitalisation.
11/2025
Abstract. The informational reference analyzes the status of implementation of measures provided for by the recommendations of the European Commission in the progress reports of Ukraine within the framework of the European Union Enlargement Package, the Roadmap on the Rule of Law, which are aimed at strengthening the capabilities of the Security Service of Ukraine. The prospects for legislative support for the development of the Security Service of Ukraine as a modern European special service, deprived of atypical functions for it, and the introduction of restrictions in the sphere of its law enforcement powers are outlined.
Key words: Security Service of Ukraine, special service, counterintelligence, counterterrorism, cybersecurity, protection of state secrets, European Commission Report on Ukraine's progress within the framework of the European Union Enlargement Package, Roadmap on the rule of law.
12/2025
Abstract. The analytical note presents the results of an analysis of the legislation of the United States of America, Great Britain, Canada, and New Zealand on the symbolic honoring of families of combatants and military personnel in the context of the draft Law of Ukraine “On Amendments to the Law of Ukraine “On State Awards of Ukraine” on awarding honorary titles to family members of combatants” (No. 14079 dated 26.09.2025).
Keywords: state awards, families of combatants, military personnel, honorary title, symbolic state recognition.
11/2025
Abstract. The analytical note analyses the main provisions of the European Convention for the Protection of Pet Animals and provides an overview of its ratification by the participating states. It reviews the European Commission's proposal for a draft regulation on the welfare and traceability of dogs and cats. The legislation of Austria, Bulgaria, Denmark, Latvia, Lithuania, Germany, Romania, Finland, the Czech Republic and Sweden is analysed with regard to the legal regulation of surgical operations to change the appearance of a pet or for other non-medical purposes, in particular tail docking and ear cropping in dogs, as well as the grounds for exceptions and liability for violations of established prohibitions.
Keywords: European Convention for the Protection of Pet Animals, animal welfare, surgical interventions, tail docking, ear cropping, cruelty to animals.
11/2025
Abstract. The information note presents the results of an analysis of the draft Law of Ukraine, which proposes amendments to Article 24 of the Labor Code of Ukraine regarding the right to conclude employment contracts in electronic form using a qualified or advanced electronic signature without the need for physical presence and submission of paper documents certifying identity. Legal approaches to regulating this issue in the legislation of individual European Union countries are presented.
Key words: electronic identification, electronic employment, qualified electronic signature, employment contract, labor relations, employee, employer.
11/2025