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

Abstract.  The informational reference examines the strengthening of administrative liability for exceeding the established speed limits for vehicles with a view to reducing road traffic injuries and fatalities, in the context of Draft Law of Ukraine No. 15348 dated 24 June 2026. Based on the results of the analysis, the risks of the Draft Law were identified.

Keywords: administrative liability, administrative offense, exceeding speed limits, road traffic, vehicles, fine, injuries, mortality.

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07/2026

Abstract. The informational reference examines the legal grounds for improving the procedure for the appointment and dismissal of the Prosecutor General in the context of Draft Law of Ukraine No. 15343 dated 22 June 2026.

The study analyses the compliance of the Draft Law with the Constitution of Ukraine, the fundamental principles of legislative drafting, and the current legislation governing the organisation and functioning of the Prosecutor’s Office, in particular the appointment and dismissal of the Prosecutor General.

The study identifies risks that may hinder the proper implementation of the Draft Law in law enforcement practice and the achievement of its declared objective of bringing the legislation of Ukraine on the Prosecutor’s Office into conformity with the Constitution of Ukraine and with international and European legal standards in this field.

Keywords: Prosecutor’s Office of Ukraine, Prosecutor General, High Council of Justice, appointment of prosecutors, dismissal of prosecutors, competitive selection, selection commission, guarantees of prosecutorial independence.

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07/2026