Abstract. The Information reference highlights the mechanisms of engaging citizens in parliamentary activities, using the example of the European Parliament. The list of tools (channels) of effective communication between parliament and citizens used in the European Union (EU) and its member states is provided. Attention is focused on the mechanisms of citizens' access to legislative activities and influence on decision-making.  

Keywords: communication mechanisms, social networks, electronic petitions, parliamentary television, website.

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12/2024

Abstract. The analytical note examines foreign experience regarding the legal regime of access to parliamentary premises, in the context of determining the features of access for certain categories of persons, in particular, family members of a parliamentarian (child), persons accompanying a parliamentarian with disabilities, persons working for a parliamentarian but not being employees of the parliament. The regulatory and legal acts of the G7 countries (USA, Japan, Germany, Great Britain, France, Italy, Canada) and some other European countries were analyzed. The research also used the ECPRD Database and the survey data “Promoting inclusive participation in parliamentary and political life”. The research was conducted with the aim of taking into account the best foreign practices in the legislation of Ukraine.

Key words: parliamentarian, admission to parliament, legal regime of access to parliament, state security of parliament premises, members of the parliamentarian's family, children, a person accompanying a parliamentarian with disability.

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12/2024

Abstract. The Informational reference analyzes the provisions of the draft law of Ukraine "On Amendments to Section XII “Final and Transitional Provisions” of the Law of Ukraine “On the Judiciary and the Status of Judges” regarding the payment of a special supplement to a judge of a local court"; examines the compliance of the draft law with the requirements of the Constitution of Ukraine, the Law of Ukraine “On the Judiciary and the Status of Judges”, as well as with the provisions of budget legislation. Based on the results of the analysis, risks are identified that may further impede the proper implementation of the draft law during law enforcement activities and the achievement of the goal declared therein.

Key words: judicial remuneration, special allowances, guarantees of judicial independence, a unified status of judges in Ukraine.

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12/2024

Abstract. The Informational reference considers the issue of strengthening administrative liability for violations and abuses in the wholesale energy market in the context of the draft Law of Ukraine (No. 12299, dated 09.12.2024).

Key words: administrative liability, administrative penalty, fine, wholesale energy market participant, energy product, abuse.

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12/2024

Abstract. The informational reference contains the results of the analysis of the Draft Law of Ukraine ‘On Amendments to Part Two of Article 32 of the Civil Code of Ukraine regarding the improvement of the procedure for legal transactions by a minor’.

Keywords: minor, owner, legal transactions, real estate, real estate under construction, future object of real estate, vehicles, alienation, division, allocation of property, guardianship and custody authority, legal consent.

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12/2024

Abstract. The Informational reference analyzes the provisions of the draft law of Ukraine "On Amendments to Section XII “Final and Transitional Provisions” of the Law of Ukraine “On the Judiciary and the Status of Judges” regarding the payment of a special supplement to a judge of a local court" ; examines the compliance of the draft law with the requirements of the Constitution of Ukraine, the Law of Ukraine “On the Judiciary and the Status of Judges”, as well as with the provisions of budget legislation. Based on the results of the analysis, risks are identified that may further impede the proper implementation of the draft law during law enforcement activities and the achievement of the goal declared therein.

Key words: judicial remuneration, special allowances, guarantees of judicial independence, a unified status of judges in Ukraine.

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12/2024

Abstract. The Informational reference analyzes the issues of harmonizing the norms of the Criminal Procedure Code of Ukraine (hereinafter referred to as the CPC of Ukraine) regarding the procedure for conducting such a covert investigative (detective) action (CIDA) as “arrest, inspection and seizure of correspondence” with the special terminology of the Law of Ukraine “On Postal Communication” in the context of the proposals provided for in the draft Law of Ukraine (No. 12294, dated 06.12.2024).

In particular, the draft law is considered to comply with the requirements of the Constitution of Ukraine, the fundamental principles of law-making and criminal procedural legislation, and the laws of Ukraine regulating public relations in the field of postal communications. The results of the research revealed risks that may further impede the proper implementation of the Law during law enforcement activities and the achievement of the goal declared therein, aimed at legislatively ensuring the compliance of the procedural terminology used for the procedure of arrest, inspection and seizure of correspondence with the norms of special sectoral legislation.

Key words: Criminal Procedure Code of Ukraine, covert investigative (detective) actions, seizure of correspondence, inspection and seizure of correspondence, postal items, postal facilities, material carriers of information transmission.

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12/2024

Abstract. The Review Dossier examines the foreign experience of some European countries and the United States of America regarding preventive measures against domestic abuse, exchange of information regarding cases of domestic abuse, as well as maintaining registers of such cases and access to them.

Key words: domestic abuse, prevention and counteraction, interaction, information exchange, data registry, victim of violence, preventive measures, prophylaxis, prescription.

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12/2024

Abstract. The Informational reference analyzes the issues of harmonizing the provision of the Criminal Code of Ukraine, which establishes criminal liability for inciting minors to doping, with the requirements of the current anti-doping legislation in the context of the proposals provided for in the draft Law of Ukraine "On Amendments to Article 323 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine" (No. 12280, dated 03.12.2024).

The draft law is considered to comply with the requirements of international legal acts in the field of anti-doping activities, the Constitution of Ukraine, the fundamental principles of law-making activity, the norms of current criminal legislation, and the laws of Ukraine on preventing and combating the use and spread of doping in sports.

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, aimed at ensuring the responsibility of coaches and other persons for the distribution of substances and methods prohibited in sports among minors or minors.

Key words: Criminal Code of Ukraine, criminal liability, anti-doping legislation, minors and juveniles, incitement to doping, prohibited substances and methods.

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12/2024

Abstract. The Informational reference considers the issue of strengthening criminal liability for animal cruelty in the context of the draft law (No. 12289, dated 06.12.2024).

The draft law was analyzed for compliance with the requirements of the Constitution of Ukraine, the fundamental principles of law-making activity, the provisions of the current legislation on criminal liability, and the laws of Ukraine regulating public relations in the field of animal treatment.

Key words: criminal liability, animals, cruelty, firearms, edged weapons, pneumatic weapons, devices for shooting cartridges.

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12/2024