Information Reference on the Draft Law of Ukraine “On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts Regarding the Improvement of Protection of Persons Performing the Activities of Insolvency Practitioners” (No. 15217 dated 04 May 2026)
15 June 2026, 10:00
Abstract. The information reference examines the legal grounds for establishing criminal and administrative liability for unlawful acts committed against an insolvency practitioner. The study is conducted in the context of the proposals provided for in the Draft Law of Ukraine No. 15217 dated 04 May 2026.
The compliance of the Draft Law with the requirements of the Constitution of Ukraine, the fundamental principles of legislative drafting, the provisions of criminal and administrative legislation, as well as the laws defining the powers of insolvency practitioners and establishing liability for acts that obstruct the exercise of such powers, is examined.
The study identified risks that may complicate the application of the Draft Law’s provisions and the achievement of the objective declared therein regarding the legislative provision of legal protection for insolvency practitioners, the establishment of additional guarantees of their independence and the effective performance of their official duties.
Keywords: insolvency practitioner, bankruptcy procedure, powers of an insolvency practitioner, request of an insolvency practitioner, legal protection of insolvency practitioners, criminal liability, administrative liability.
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