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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 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
Abstract. The information note presents the results of an analysis of the proposals contained in the draft law «On Amendments to Article 234 of the Labour Code of Ukraine Regarding the Restoration by the Court of Time Limits Missed for Valid Reasons» (reg. No. 14146 of 23 October 2025).
It focuses on the specifics of recognising the reason for missing the deadline for applying to the court as valid in labour disputes when the liquidation of an enterprise is cancelled.
Key words: Labour Code of Ukraine, missing the deadline for applying to the court, cancellation of the liquidation of an enterprise, employer, employee.
11/2025
Abstract. The information note presents the results of the analysis of the proposals provided for by the draft law «On Amendments to Article 36 of the Law of Ukraine «On Compulsory State Social Insurance» regarding the calculation of the monthly insurance payment in connection with an occupational disease in the event of suspension of the employment contract due to the legal regime of martial law» (reg. № 14143 dated 10/22/2025).
Key words: mandatory state social insurance, insurance payments, legal regime of martial law, suspension of employment contract.
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 information note presents the results of an analysis of the draft Law of Ukraine ‘On Amendments to Clause “g” of Part Three of Article 56 of the Law of Ukraine ’On Pension Provision‘ regarding the calculation of length of service during the care of minor children under the age of six by a non-working mother’ (reg. No. 14119 of 13.10.2025).
Key words: length of service, insurance period, non-working mother, young children, care for young children, medical opinion.
10/2025
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