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Abstract. This informational reference examines the grounds for clarifying the powers of the National Police of Ukraine in the field of detecting unjustified assets and collecting evidence for their subsequent recovery in favour of the state in the context of the Draft Law of Ukraine (No. 15260 dated 19 May 2026.
The study analyses the compliance of the Draft Law with the requirements of the Constitution of Ukraine, the fundamental principles of legislative drafting, the current Code of Ukraine on Administrative Offences, and the legislation governing the legal framework for the organization and functioning of the National Police of Ukraine.
Keywords: administrative liability, offence, police, public official, evidence, assets.
06/2026
Abstract. This informational reference examines the legal grounds for amending the Law of Ukraine “On the Prosecutor’s Office” with a view to aligning its provisions governing the prosecutor’s function of representing state interests in court with the requirements of the Constitution of Ukraine. The study was conducted in the context of the proposals set out in the Draft Law of Ukraine (No. 15253 dated 15 May 2026).
The study analyzes the Draft Law’s compliance not only with the Constitution of Ukraine but also with the fundamental principles of legislative drafting, the relevant documents of the Council of Europe and the European Union, the decisions of the Constitutional Court of Ukraine, and the current legislation governing the organization and functioning of the Prosecutor’s Office.
The study identified risks that may hinder the proper implementation of the Draft Law in law enforcement practice and the achievement of its declared objective of improving the functioning of the Prosecutor’s Office and aligning its functions with the Constitution of Ukraine and the legal position of the Constitutional Court of Ukraine.
Keywords: Prosecutor’s Office of Ukraine, functions of the Prosecutor’s Office, representation of state interests in court, infringement of state interests, grounds and procedure for representing state interests in court, prosecutor’s powers.
06/2026
Abstract. This informational reference examines the proposal to clarify other circumstances that objectively prevent a person from appearing upon summons in criminal proceedings, including participation by a Member of Parliament of Ukraine or a deputy of a local council in a meeting of the respective council or one of its bodies, in the context of the Draft Law No. 15249 dated 14 May 2026.
The study analyses the compliance of the Draft Law with the fundamental principles of legislative drafting, the current criminal procedural legislation, and other relevant legislation.
Keywords: criminal proceedings, Member of Parliament of Ukraine, local council deputy, participation in a meeting, failure to appear upon summons, valid reasons.
06/2026
Abstract. This information note summarises the case law of the Court of Justice of the European Union concerning the interpretation of certain provisions of Council Directive 2006/112/EC of 28 November 2006 on the common system of value added tax and its impact on the national legislation of EU Member States and candidate countries. It highlights the current state of implementation of the relevant provisions of European Union law in Ukrainian legislation, and identifies the prospects for further alignment of national tax legislation with the EU acquis concerning the legal regulation of value added tax.
Keywords: Directive 2006/112/EC, value added tax, Court of Justice of the European Union, implementation of European Union law, tax exemptions, tax rates, tax base, joint and several liability, tax administration
07/2026
Abstract. This parliamentary study examines the current state of the legislative framework, in particular the latest amendments to legislation governing the management of state-owned land, strategic documents in this area, international experience, and proposals from academics and experts regarding the effective management of state-owned land. It analyses draft legislation on land relations currently under consideration by the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine and provides recommendations for future legislative initiatives.
Keywords: land, land fund, land resources, land categories, land reform, management of state-owned land, privatisation, lease, permanent use, usufruct.
06/2026
Abstract. This informational reference presents the results of an analysis of the proposals set out in the draft Law of Ukraine “On Amendments to the Law of Ukraine ‘On the Indigenous Peoples of Ukraine’ Regarding the Recognition of the Gagauz as an Indigenous People of Ukraine” (No. 15223 dated 8 May 2026).
Key words: indigenous peoples, cultural rights, Gagauz people, identity.
05/2026
Abstract. This informational reference examines the grounds for strengthening liability for failure to ensure the social guarantees of military personnel in the context of the Draft Law of Ukraine No. 15238 dated 13 May 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 current legislation governing the social protection of military personnel.
Keywords: military service, military personnel, monetary allowance, payments, social guarantees, liability.
05/2026
Abstract. The informational reference examines the introduction of Ukraine’s national defence model based on the principle of total reserve in the context of the Draft Law No. 15243 dated 13 May 2026.
The study analyses the compliance of the Draft Law with the fundamental principles of legislative drafting, legal theory, the legislative process, and the current legislation governing the field of defence.
Keywords: defence, reserve, basic military training, training meeting.
05/2026
Abstract. This informational reference presents the results of an analysis of the proposals set out in the draft law “On Amendments to the Law of Ukraine ‘On Compulsory State Pension Insurance’ Regarding the Costs of Paying and Delivering Preferential Pensions” (No. 5658 dated 18 May 2026)
Key words: old-age pension under preferential conditions, legislation, hazardous and harmful working conditions, cost coverage, Pension Fund of Ukraine.
05/2026
Abstract. This informational reference presents results of the analysis of the proposals set out in the draft law “On the Post-war Adaptation of Veterans as a System” (No. 15241 dated 13 May 2026). It focuses on contemporary approaches to regulating measures aimed at adapting war veterans to civilian life.
Key words: war veteran, veterans’ policy, social adaptation, reintegration, system of support for veterans’ transition from military service to civilian life.
05/2026