Abstract. This informational note examines the legal grounds for the expediency of specialization among judges authorized to conduct criminal proceedings regarding criminal offenses against the established order of military service (military criminal offenses), criminal offenses against peace, the security of humanity, and the international legal order. These issues are analysed in the context of the proposals set forth in the draft Law of Ukraine (reg. No. 15084 dated March 17, 2026). The draft law’s compliance with the Constitution of Ukraine, the fundamental principles of lawmaking, the requirements of criminal and criminal procedure legislation, and legislative norms regarding the procedure for performing or undergoing military service is examined. The study identified risks that will hinder the proper implementation of the law during law application activities and the achievement of its stated goal, aimed at legislative improvement and enhancing the effectiveness of justice regarding criminal offenses of the specified category.

Keywords: criminal proceedings, judicial specialization, military criminal offenses, criminal offenses against peace, security of humanity, and the international legal order, subjects of criminal offenses, military personnel.

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03/2026