Information Reference on the Draft Law of Ukraine “On Amendments to Article 161 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine Regarding the Establishment of Liability for Ukrainophobia” (No. 15186 dated 22 April 2026)

Research Service of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine
08 June 2026, 13:00

Abstract. The information reference examines the grounds for introducing criminal liability for Ukrainophobia in the context of the Draft Law (No. 15186 dated 22 April 2026).

The compliance of the Draft Law with the requirements of the Constitution of Ukraine, the fundamental principles of legislative drafting, the provisions of the current criminal liability legislation, and the laws of Ukraine regulating public relations in the field of prevention and counteraction to discrimination is analyzed.

Keywords: criminal liability, offense, national interests, discrimination, Ukrainophobia, hostility.

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