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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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
11/2025
Abstract. The informational reference contains the results of an analysis of the Draft Law of Ukraine ‘On Amendments to Article 50 of the Civil Code of Ukraine regarding the Introduction of International Automatic Exchange of Information on Income Received Through Digital Platforms,’ aimed at ensuring in Ukraine the international automatic exchange of information on income received through digital platforms, harmonisation of national tax legislation with EU Law and the documents/standards of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, and fulfilment of Ukraine's obligations in the field of European integration.
Keywords: natural person, entrepreneurial activity, international automatic exchange of information on income, digital platforms, Civil Code of Ukraine, Tax Code of Ukraine.
10/2025
Abstract. The informational reference highlights the need to balance the fundamental rights enshrined in the European Convention on Human Rights: freedom of expression (Article 10) and the right to a fair trial (Article 6), which is an imperative to fulfill the requirements of negotiating chapter 23 of Cluster 1 "Fundamentals of the EU accession process."
It is emphasized that within the framework of the European integration process, it is critically important to accelerate the harmonization of Ukrainian legislation with the Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the protection of persons involved in public activities against manifestly unfounded lawsuits or abuse of judicial procedures ("Strategic lawsuits against public participation", (Anti-SLAPP)), the Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the Single Market for Digital Services (Digital Service Act, (DSA)) and the Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a common framework for media services in the internal market (European Media Freedom Act, (EMFA)).
The balance of relations involves the transition of the judiciary to proactive communication and the use of digital tools to explain its decisions to a wide audience. The key to its sustainability is the development of interprofessional cooperation (Soft Law) and adherence to the fundamental concept of human dignity as the main ethical and legal foundation.
Key words: rule of law, balance of fundamental rights, populism, public trust, impartiality of the judiciary, institutional communication barrier, harmonization of legislation, proactive communication, social networks, podcasts, dialogue with society.
11/2025
Abstract. The overview dossier analyzes the state of humanitarian, financial, grant and loan support to the Ukrainian health sector from the European Union and its Member States. Particular attention is paid to the volume of humanitarian assistance received, in particular medical equipment, as well as grants under the European health program EU4Health.
Key words: European Union, Ukrainian health sector, humanitarian and financial assistance, loans, grants, medical equipment.
10/2025