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Abstract. The informational reference presents an analysis of the Draft Law of Ukraine ‘On Amendments to the Civil Code of Ukraine and Other Legislative Acts of Ukraine on the Introduction of the Institute of Priority Right to Guardianship and Trusteeship’ (No. 13215 dated 25.04.2025), which proposes a new mechanism for Ukrainian legislation for the appointment of guardians and trustees to persons in need of guardianship and trusteeship on the basis of taking into account the will of the person or legal representatives, in particular in the event of their death, recognition as incapacitated, missing or in other cases of inability to fulfil their duties towards their wards. In the informational reference was analysed the content and form of the order for guardianship and custody proposed by this draft law, its role in the mechanism of guardianship and custody establishment, appointment of a guardian, trustee, and peculiarities of the procedure for issuing, certifying and registering such an order.
Keywords: priority right, guardianship, trusteeship, personal order, guardianship and trusteeship authorities, notarisation.
05/2025
Abstract. The information note presents the results of an analysis of the proposals contained in the draft Law of Ukraine ‘On Amendments to Article 42 of the Labour Code of Ukraine regarding the preferential right to remain in employment in the event of redundancies due to changes in the organisation of production and labour, in cases where the other spouse has been mobilised’ (register No. 13208 of 22.04.2025).
Key words: employee, dismissal of an employee, changes in the organisation of production and labour, right to remain in employment, mobilised persons, families of mobilised persons.
05/2025
Abstract. The information note presents the results of an analysis of the proposals contained in the draft law ‘On Amendments to Article 36 of the Labour Code of Ukraine Regarding the Establishment of the Right of an Employee to Withdraw a Resignation Letter if an Agreement on Resignation by Mutual Consent has been Reached’ (reg. No. 13220 of 28 April 2025).
The focus is on the specifics of dismissal of an employee by mutual agreement.
Key words: Labour Code of Ukraine, dismissal by mutual agreement, employer, employee.
05/2025
Abstract. The parliamentary research examines the legal regulation of the activities of temporary investigative commissions of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine and parliamentary investigative commissions of the European Union member states. Particular attention is paid to the work of domestic and foreign researchers in this area. The relevance of the study is due to the need to improve the mechanisms of parliamentary control and the need to implement best practices in the functioning of parliamentary investigative commissions of the European Union member states.
Key words: temporary investigative committees, parliament, investigation, parliamentary control, parliamentary investigative committees of the member states of the European Union.
05/2025
Abstract. The informational reference addresses the issue of clarifying the grounds for the expiration of the statute of limitations for criminal liability and the procedure for suspending legal proceedings against persons called up for military service during mobilization, for a special period, or accepted for military service under a contract, in the context of the draft Law of Ukraine (No. 13284, dated 14.05.2025).
The draft law’s compliance with the requirements of the Constitution of Ukraine, the fundamental principles of law-making, the provisions of the current criminal procedural legislation, and the legislation on criminal liability were analysed.
Key words: criminal offense, statute of limitations for criminal liability, military service, mobilization, stay of court proceedings.
05/2025
Abstract. This information note focuses on the state of legislative support for the independence of the judiciary in Ukraine, which is a fundamental principle of a democratic state and determines the status of judges as enshrined in the Constitution of Ukraine. The note details the constitutional guarantees of judicial independence, including: a special procedure for their appointment/dismissal, prohibition of influence, protection of interests, subordination only to the law, special disciplinary responsibility, state funding, security, self-government, and restrictions on activities. Recent legislative changes aimed at improving selection and evaluation procedures, judicial careers, raising standards, and increasing transparency are described. Aspects of disciplinary responsibility as a component of accountability, which must be balanced with independence, are highlighted. The role of the High Council of Justice in responding to cases of interference and influence on judges is noted.
Keywords: rule of law, independence of judges, judiciary, guarantees of independence, High Council of Justice, High Qualification Commission of Judges of Ukraine, selection and appointment of judges, disciplinary liability of judges, status of judges, legislation of Ukraine.
06/2025
Abstract. This information note presents the results of an analysis of veteran policy in Ukraine; it highlights its main areas and provides examples of implemented measures, projects and programmes.
Key words: veterans, veterans policy, social support for veterans, commemoration, state authorities, local self-government bodies, public institutions, projects/programmes.
05/2025
Abstract: The information note sets out the results of the analysis of the Draft Law of Ukraine ‘On Amendments to the Civil Code of Ukraine on Intellectual Property Rights to Objects Created in Connection with Military Service’ (No. 13110 of 17.03.2025).
Keywords: intellectual property rights, intellectual property objects, military service, military personnel, performance of official duties.
05/2025
Abstract. This analytical note presents the results of an analysis of the regulatory framework governing robotics and robotisation in EU member states (Estonia, Sweden, Germany, Poland, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic) and China, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Norway, Turkey, Australia, India, the United States of America, Canada, the United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia. Attention is focused on strategic documents of state policy in this area.
Materials and information from open sources were used in the preparation of this analytical note.
Key words: robotics, robotisation, artificial intelligence, strategy, programme, plan, ISO standards.
05/2025
Abstract. The informational reference addresses the issues of improving the legal grounds for holding persons authorized to perform state or local government functions accountable in the context of the provisions of the draft law (No. 13271, dated 09.05.2025). Based on the decision of the European Court of Human Rights in the case "Sytnyk v. Ukraine", the draft law is presented as "a necessary step to ensure a balance between effective counteraction to corruption and respect for citizens’ rights, in particular the right to fair, proportional and predictable law enforcement". The draft law was analyzed for compliance with constitutional provisions, requirements of current legislation, and rules of legislative technique; its enforcement risks were assessed.
Key words: administrative liability, criminal liability, declaration of false information, illicit enrichment, subject of declaration, declaration, verification of declarations, exemption from liability.
05/2025