Abstract. The informational reference examines the legal basis for improving the procedure for international cooperation in criminal proceedings regarding the identification, tracing, and return of assets obtained as a result of corruption and other crimes. The above issues are examined in the context of the draft law (No. 12446, dated 27.01.2025.  The draft law is considered to comply with the requirements of the Constitution of Ukraine, the fundamental principles of law-making activity, the norms of current criminal and criminal procedural legislation, the provisions of program documents and laws of Ukraine that regulate public relations in the specified area.

The results of the research identified 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 creating effective legal mechanisms for the return of assets obtained through criminal means.

Key words: Criminal Procedure Code of Ukraine, corruption criminal offenses, criminal proceedings, international cooperation, request for international legal assistance, Central Authority of Ukraine, National Agency of Ukraine for the Identification, Tracing and Management of Assets Obtained from Corruption and Other Crimes (National Agency, ARMA), identification, tracing and management of assets.

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02/2025