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Abstract. The informational reference examines the legal grounds for improving the procedure for appointing the Director and employees of the State Bureau of Investigation, optimizing other principles of the organization and activities of this body. These issues are examined in the context of the proposals provided for in the draft Law of Ukraine (No. 13602, dated 06.08.2025).
The draft law is considered to comply with the norms of the Constitution of Ukraine, the foundations of law-making activity, the requirements of public policy program documents and acts of the European Union regarding the reform of law enforcement agencies of Ukraine, the provisions of the current legislation of Ukraine, which determine the legal status of the State Bureau of Investigation and other law enforcement agencies.
The results of the research revealed risks that may further impede the proper implementation of the draft law during law enforcement activities and the achievement of the goal declared therein regarding the legislative provision of the effectiveness of the functioning of the State Bureau of Investigation, increasing its independence and civil society’s trust in this state institution.
Key words: State Bureau of Investigation, legal framework, democratic control, director and employees of the State Bureau of Investigation, appointment procedure, competitive selection, personnel commissions, employee certification.
08/2025
Abstract. The informational reference considers the issue of banning entry under martial law, the stay of citizens in settlements from which a general mandatory evacuation is being carried out, strengthening the maintenance of public order during martial law, as well as the exercise of police powers in ensuring and implementing measures of the legal regime of martial law in the context of draft Law of Ukraine (No. 13633-1, dated 21.08.2025).
Key words: administrative liability, legal regime of martial law, general mandatory evacuation, ensuring public order, area of military (combat) operations, violation of entry, stay in populated areas, fine.
08/2025
Abstract. The informational reference considers the issue of improving the principles of domestic policy in the areas of national security and defense in the context of draft Law of Ukraine (No. 13610, dated 07.08.2025).
Key words: national security, state security, domestic policy, security and defense sector, democratic civilian control.
08/2025
Abstract. The informational reference addresses the issue of introduction of administrative liability for violation of the rules of stay of citizens in settlements from which general mandatory evacuation and curfew are carried out, as well as the exercise of police powers in ensuring and implementing measures of the legal regime of martial law in the context of the draft Law of Ukraine (No. 13633, dated 15.08.2025).
Key words: administrative liability, martial law, evacuation, public order, curfew, fine.
08/2025
Abstract. The Informational Reference presents the analysis results of the proposals provided for by the draft Law of Ukraine “On Amendments to the Code of Ukraine on Administrative Offenses to Resolve Certain Issues in Connection with the Termination of the Social Insurance Fund of Ukraine” (reg. № 13641 dated 08/15/2025).
Key words: Pension Fund of Ukraine, Fund of Compulsory State Social Insurance of Ukraine in case of unemployment, industrial accident, occupational disease, unemployment.
08/2025
Abstract. The parliamentary study highlights the experience of some European Union member states in regulating the development of public-private partnerships in the field of cybersecurity, analyzing the legislation of five European Union countries: Germany, Estonia, the Netherlands, France, and Sweden. Based on the analysis, existing models of public-private partnerships in the field of cybersecurity are considered, and the procedure, conditions, and features of public-private partnerships in this field are summarized.
Keywords: public-private partnership, cybersecurity, cyber threat, cyberspace, national security, information and communication technologies, critical infrastructure, security and defense sector, civil society.
08/2025
Abstract. The informational reference analyzes the status of Ukraine’s implementation of the European Commission’s recommendations on EU enlargement in the context of Chapter 23 "Judiciary and Fundamental Rights". It points to significant progress in reforming the judicial system of Ukraine by improving the legislative framework for the selection procedures of judges of the Constitutional Court of Ukraine, resuming the work of the High Council of Justice, the High Qualification Commission of Judges of Ukraine, strengthening the disciplinary liability of judges, and digitalizing the judicial system. It outlines the problems that pose significant challenges for the judicial system of Ukraine and identifies ways to address them.
Key words: European integration, European Commission recommendations, judiciary, fundamental rights, integrity of judges, digitalization of justice, security threats.
09/2025
Abstract. The Review dossier analyses the use of interpellation as an element of parliamentary control in selected European Union member states, as well as in Australia, Great Britain and the United States of America. The dynamics of the use of parliamentary requests were analysed regarding the invitation of ministers and other officials to the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, as well as the holding of “question time to the Government” from 2019 to 2025.
Keywords: interpellation, parliamentary control, parliamentary control powers, political responsibility of the government, reporting by the executive branch, interaction between the legislative and executive branches.
08/2025
Abstract. The informational reference examines the legal grounds for appointing prosecutors to the Office of the Prosecutor General and regional prosecutor’s offices during the period of martial law without holding a competition, and the reinstatement of certain conditions for the dismissal of prosecutors from office provided for by law. These issues are analyzed in the context of the proposals set out in the Draft Law of Ukraine (reg. No. 13601 dated 06 August 2025) (hereinafter – the Draft Law).
The draft law is considered in terms of its compliance with the Constitution of Ukraine, the basic principles of law-making, and the provisions of current legislation governing the organization and operation of the prosecutor’s office, as well as the status of prosecutors.
The study identified risks that would hinder the proper implementation of the Draft Law in law enforcement and the achievement of its stated goal of bringing the current legislation of Ukraine on the prosecutor’s office into line with the Constitution of Ukraine and international and European legal standards in this area.
Keywords: prosecutor’s office of Ukraine, prosecutor, European Commission recommendations, dismissal of prosecutors, appointment of prosecutors, holding competitions, guarantees of independence of prosecutors, legal regime of martial law.
08/2025
Abstract. The informational Reference presents the analysis results of the social protection principles of certain categories of persons in the context of the draft Law of Ukraine “On Withdrawal from the Agreement on Mutual Crediting of Years of Service in Prosecutor's Office Bodies and Institutions in the Member States of the Commonwealth of Independent States” taking into account the regulatory legal acts of Ukraine, decisions of the Constitutional Court of Ukraine, and studies by foreign experts.
Key words: Commonwealth of Independent States, agreement on mutual crediting of work experience and years of service, pensions, prosecutor's office employees.
08/2025