Informational reference on the Draft Law of Ukraine "On Amendments to the Law of Ukraine "On the National Police" to increase the efficiency of police activities" (No. 13716, dated 29.08.2025)
Published on 03 November 2025, 12:00Abstract. The informational reference examines the legal grounds for improving the organization of official activities of the National Police of Ukraine, in particular, conducting a competition for the appointment of police officers to managerial positions and attestation of police officers. These issues are examined in the context of the proposals provided for in the draft Law of Ukraine (No. 13716, dated 29.08.2025).
The draft law is considered to comply with the requirements of the Constitution of Ukraine, the fundamental principles of law-making activity, European Union documents, the provisions of relevant public policy program documents and legislative acts that determine the grounds and main tasks of the activities of law enforcement agencies, including the National Police of Ukraine.
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, in particular the legislative implementation of an effective system for preventing corruption in the activities of the National Police of Ukraine by improving the procedure for serving in it, taking into account the principles of the state anti-corruption policy.
Key words: law enforcement agencies, police service, corruption prevention, integrity, competition, certification, restrictions on police service.
10/2025