Informational Reference on the Draft Law of Ukraine “On Amendments to the Criminal Code of Ukraine, the Criminal Procedure Code of Ukraine, and the Criminal Enforcement Code of Ukraine Regarding the Humanization of Legislation in the Field of Execution of Criminal Penalties” (No. 15003 dated 05 February 2026)

Research Service of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine
16 March 2026, 15:00

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.

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