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Abstract. The Note analyses the models of parliamentary budget offices developed for the purpose of establishing an independent fiscal institution in Ukraine for compliance with the requirements of Council Directive (EU) 2011/85/EU and other EU legislation, as well as the OECD Recommendations on Independent Fiscal Institutions.
Keywords: independent fiscal institutions, parliamentary budget office, Directive 2011/85/EU on the requirements for the budgetary framework of the Member States, OECD Recommendations on Independent Fiscal Institutions.
12/2024
Abstract. The Informational Reference presents the results of the analysis of the proposals envisaged by the draft law ‘On Amendments to Article 43 of the Law of Ukraine “On Pension Provision for Persons Discharged from Military Service and Certain Other Persons” regarding the provision of pensions to servicemen discharged from military service without a maximum amount limit’ (Reg. No. 12262 of 28.11.2024). The article focuses on the basic principles of the solidarity pension system in terms of the mechanism for limiting the pension amount.
Keywords: long-service pension, pension system, solidarity principle, minimum and maximum pensions.
12/2024
Abstract. The informational reference addresses the issue of strengthening liability for intentional annihilation, destruction or damage to cultural heritage objects or cultural property or concealment of documents of the National Archival Fund in the context of the Draft Law of Ukraine (No. 12310, dated December 12, 2024).
The compliance of the Draft Law with the requirements of the Constitution of Ukraine, the fundamental principles of law-making, the provisions of the current legislation on administrative and criminal liability, and the laws of Ukraine regulating public relations in the field of circulation and protection of cultural property and cultural heritage is analyzed.
Keywords: criminal liability, protection, cultural property, cultural heritage, archaeological monuments, destruction, annihilation.
12/2024
Abstract. The Information reference provides a general description of the EU acquis chapter on public procurement, in particular, the list of EU legal acts that are basic for this area; the benefits of their implementation in national legislation; and the European Commission's assessment of Ukraine's progress in this area.
Keywords: EU law, public procurement, European integration, competition, single market.
01/2025
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
12/2024