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Abstract. The informational reference addresses the implementation of the “family-friendly parliament” concept as a tool for ensuring gender equality and enhancing the inclusiveness of the legislative process. It analyses the experience of the European Parliament and 16 European states in establishing and operating children’s rooms within parliamentary premises in order to facilitate a balance between parenthood and professional responsibilities of Members of Parliament and parliamentary staff. Particular attention is given to the availability of qualified childcare personnel, nutrition arrangements, the age of children admitted, the permitted duration of stay, and the sources of funding for such facilities. The reference summarises European models for organising children’s spaces in parliaments and proposes directions for improving children’s rooms in the Parliament of Ukraine.
Key words: parliament, children’s space, children’s room, kindergarten (nursery), playroom, parents, professional childcare, nutrition, funding, access to parliament.
02/2026
Abstract. The informational reference analyses the grounds for clarifying the characteristics of a special subject of criminal offenses under Articles 368, 368-5, 369, 382 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine, as well as for determining the scope of their criminal liability within the framework of the draft Law of Ukraine No. 15014 dated 06 February 2026.
The draft Law is examined for compliance with the Constitution of Ukraine, the rules of legislative drafting, the fundamental principles of criminal liability legislation, and the laws of Ukraine governing the legal regulation of the activities of officials of local self-government bodies.
Key words: criminal offenses, criminal proceedings, subjects of criminal liability, officials, local self-government bodies.
02/2026
Abstract. The informational reference examines the grounds for decriminalization of acts provided for in Article 391 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine (“Malicious Disobedience to the Requirements of the Administration of a Penal Institution”) in the context of the draft Law of Ukraine No. 15003 dated 05 February 2026.
The draft Law is assessed as complying with the requirements of the Constitution of Ukraine, the fundamental principles of legislative activity, and the provisions of current legislation governing the grounds and procedure for imposing and serving criminal sentences.
Key words: criminal liability, offense, punishment, malicious disobedience, penitentiary institution, convict.
02/2026
Abstract. This informational reference presents the results of an analysis of the draft Law of Ukraine “On Amendments to Certain Laws of Ukraine Regarding Control Over the Completeness of the Calculation and Payment of Contributions for Mandatory State Pension Insurance” (No. 14398 dated 26 January 2026).
Key words: compulsory state pension insurance contribution, state control function, Pension Fund of Ukraine, payment of contributions.
02/2026
Abstract. The informational reference examines the grounds for ordering a forensic psychiatric examination in cases of administrative offenses within the framework of the draft Law of Ukraine (No. 15002 dated 05 February 2026).
The draft Law is assessed as being consistent with the Constitution of Ukraine, the fundamental principles of legislative activity, and the provisions of current legislation governing the grounds and procedure for conducting a forensic psychiatric examination.
Key words: forensic psychiatric examination, offenses, administrative liability, pre-trial investigation bodies, insanity.
02/2026
Abstract. The informational reference presents the results of the analysis of individual provisions of the draft Law of Ukraine “On Amendments to the Law of Ukraine ‘On Ensuring the Rights and Freedoms of Internally Displaced Persons’ and Other Laws of Ukraine” (No. 12301 dated 11 December 2024), prepared for the second reading.
Key words: internally displaced person, guarantees of rights, temporarily occupied territory, mandatory state pension insurance.
02/2026
Abstract. The informational reference presents the results of an analysis of the draft Law of Ukraine “On Amendments to Article 92 of the Law of Ukraine ‘On Social and Legal Protection of Servicemen and Members of Their Families’ regarding Ensuring the Right of Servicemen Temporarily Unable to Perform Their Duties during Treatment to Receive Additional Compensation” (No. 14400 dated 26 January 2026).
Key words: military personnel, additional compensation, injury (concussion, trauma, or disability), medical treatment leave.
02/2026
Abstract. The parliamentary study analyses the priorities of European migration policy and identifies the strategic principles underpinning the European system of migration management and asylum, as well as efforts to combat cross-border crime. It presents key European legislative initiatives aimed at reforming organizational and legal measures in the field of combating irregular migration, migrant smuggling, and human trafficking, taking into account current current risk trends. The Pact on Migration and Asylum and the European Asylum and Migration Strategy are examined. The achievements of FRONTEX in combating irregular border crossings and cross-border crime are identified. Based on the analysed Europol reports, the the study outlines the achievements of European law enforcement activities in addressing illegal migration, migrant smuggling, and human trafficking and identifies areas for improving national legislation.
Key words: European migration policy, refugees, migrants, migration crisis, asylum, international legal protection, irregular migration, human trafficking, migrant smuggling, cross-border crime, temporary protection, irregular border crossing, deportation, return, readmission.
03/2026
Abstract. This informational reference presents the results of an analysis of the Draft Civil Code of Ukraine (Code of Private Law) (No. 14394-1 dated 06 February 2026).
Keywords: private relations, natural persons, legal entities, personal law, property law, intellectual property law, contract law, family law, inheritance law, private international law, public registration of civil rights.
02/2026
Abstract. This informational reference presents the results of an analysis of the alternative Draft Civil Code of Ukraine (Code of Private Law) (No. 14394-2 dated 6 February 2026).
Keywords: civil relations, natural persons, legal entities, personal law, property law, intellectual property law, contract law, family law, inheritance law, private international law, public registration of civil rights.
02/2026