Abstract. The informational reference examines the introduction of a legal mechanism for the payment of monetary rewards for the transfer by individuals of weapons that are critically important for the needs of the security and defense forces of Ukraine, in the context of Draft Law of Ukraine No. 15351 dated 25 June 2026.

The study analyses the compliance of the provisions of the Draft Law with the current legislation of Ukraine and the fundamental principles of legislative drafting.

Keywords: firearms, voluntary surrender of weapons, monetary reward, National Police of Ukraine, critically important weapons, illicit arms trafficking, public safety.

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07/2026

Abstract. This informational reference covers certain aspects of improving the legislative regulation of the court of cassation powers to decide on securing a claim, determining the procedure for considering the relevant applications, as well as unifying the legal regulation by amending the Commercial and Procedural Code of Ukraine and the Civil Procedural Code of Ukraine.

Keywords: application for securing the claim, measures to secure the claim, court of cassation, the Commercial and Procedural Code of Ukraine, the Civil Procedural Code of Ukraine.

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07/2026

Abstract. This informational reference covers certain aspects of improving the legislative regulation of mortgage legal relations concerning the disposal of real estate facilities where the mortgage subject is residential real estate, the acquisition or construction financing of which is carried out with housing vouchers and loans, as well as the establishment of a prohibition on the alienation and transfer into subsequent mortgage of such residential real estate through the mandatory encumbrance of rights in rem to real estate facilities.

Keywords: housing voucher, internally displaced persons, residential real estate, prohibition on alienation, loans.

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07/2026

Abstract.  The informational reference examines the introduction of criminal liability for military officials for issuing an order or instruction resulting in unjustified personnel losses, in the context of Draft Law of Ukraine No. 15365 dated 29 June 2026.

The study analyses the compliance of the Draft Law with the requirements of the Constitution of Ukraine, the fundamental principles of legislative drafting, and the provisions of the current criminal legislation.

Keywords: criminal liability, military official, order, instruction, military personnel, unjustified personnel losses.

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07/2026

Abstract. This informational reference presents the results of an analysis of the Draft Law of Ukraine «On the establishment of a Dual System of Regular Penitentiary Inspections», aimed at establishing a system of regular internal (administrative) and external penitentiary inspections to ensure control of compliance with the rights and freedoms of persons held in places of personal liberty restriction, as well as with the exercise of the rights and interests of the facility personnel.

Keywords: penitentiary inspection, place of unfreedom, internal (administrative) penitentiary inspections, external penitentiary inspections, system of regular penitentiary inspections, Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights.

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07/2026

Abstract.  The informational reference examines the strengthening of administrative liability for operating vehicles exceeding the permissible noise level in the context of Draft Law of Ukraine No. 15358 dated 26 June 2026 (hereinafter referred to as the Draft Law). Based on the results of the analysis, the risks of the Draft Law were identified.

Keywords: administrative liability, administrative offence, permissible noise level, operation of vehicles, road traffic safety.

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07/2026

Abstract. This analytical note presents the results of an analysis of the legislative framework governing Ukraine’s state socio-economic policy aimed at addressing labour shortages in the labour market. It analyses the factors contributing to labour shortages, models of state policy for providing the economy with skilled workers, and trends in the development of Ukrainian legislation on employment and labour. It also highlights the economic and social benefits and risks associated with measures to liberalise labour migration policy, drawing on the experience of other countries.

Key words: labour market, employment, unemployment, labour shortage, labour migration, state demographic policy, informal economy, foreign workers.

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07/2026

Abstract.  The informational reference analyses the expediency of improving the procedure for calculating limitation periods for criminal liability, in particular by introducing additional grounds for suspending the running of such limitation periods, in the context of Draft Law of Ukraine No. 15354 dated 26 June 2026.

The study analyses the compliance of the Draft Law with the fundamental principles of legislative drafting, the provisions of the current Criminal Code of Ukraine, and Ukraine’s international obligations.

Keywords: criminal liability, limitation periods, suspension of limitation periods, corruption-related criminal offences, military service.

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07/2026

Abstract. The informational reference analyses the expediency of amending the Criminal Code of Ukraine to provide for the consideration of mitigating circumstances in sentencing for unauthorised abandonment of a military unit by servicemen who participated in combat operations in defence of Ukraine, in the context of Draft Law of Ukraine No. 15328 dated 12 June 2026.

The study analyses the compliance of the proposed amendments with the current criminal legislation and identifies potential law enforcement risks.

Keywords: unauthorised abandonment of a military unit, criminal liability, servicemen, combat operations, mitigating circumstances, probation.

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07/2026

Abstract. The informational reference analyses the expediency of amending Article 146¹ of the Criminal Code of Ukraine with a view to strengthening liability for unlawful deprivation of liberty or enforced abduction (disappearance) of a person during notification and mobilisation measures in the context of Draft Law of Ukraine No. 15303 dated 8 June 2026.

The study analyses the compliance of the proposed amendments with the current criminal legislation, assesses their impact on the protection of the rights and freedoms of citizens, identifies potential law enforcement risks, and formulates recommendations for addressing them.

Keywords: unlawful deprivation of liberty, enforced abduction, mobilisation, human rights, criminal liability, sanctions.

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07/2026