Here's a concise review of the significant legal acts:
1. Information System for Deforestation Regulation
Creates an EU-wide system within TRACES platform to track commodities linked to deforestation. Operators must submit Due Diligence Statements that undergo automated risk profiling. The system includes 72-hour amendment windows and 10-year data storage requirements.
2. Carbon Removals Certification Framework
Establishes voluntary…
This regulation amends Regulation (EC) No 223/2009 on European statistics to modernize and strengthen the European Statistical System (ESS) framework. Here are the key aspects:The regulation introduces new provisions for statistical response to crisis situations, allowing the Commission (Eurostat) to undertake urgent statistical actions when necessary to respond to emergencies. It establishes procedures for Member…
This Regulation amends Regulation (EU) No 691/2011 on European environmental economic accounts by introducing three new environmental economic account modules:1. Forest accounts - to record data on forest resources and economic activity in forestry/logging industry2. Environmental subsidies and similar transfers accounts - to track government payments supporting environmental protection3. Ecosystem accounts - to measure the…
This Regulation establishes a voluntary Union certification framework for permanent carbon removals, carbon farming and carbon storage in products. It aims to facilitate and encourage high-quality carbon removals and soil emission reductions while ensuring environmental integrity and transparency.The Regulation creates a comprehensive framework with three main components:Quality criteria for carbon removal activities, including quantification methods,…
Laws and International Agreements:
• The Agreement between Ukraine and the EU on the Implementation of the Credit Cooperation Mechanism for Ukraine, signed on December 2-3, 2024, in Brussels and Kyiv, has been ratified.
Verkhovna Rada Resolutions:
• Draft Law No. 12076 on amendments to the law on military service regarding the specifics of registration and…
The order defines the procedure for certifying Ukrainian citizens for the assignment of initial and subsequent military ranks of the reserve officer corps. The document regulates the procedure for processing and submitting certification materials both through territorial recruitment centers and through military educational institutions. Structurally, the order consists of 6 sections covering: general provisions, organization…
Order Amending the Instruction on Personnel Accounting of the National Guard of Ukraine Regarding the Procedure for Accounting of Military Personnel Who Arbitrarily Left Service, Deserted, or Voluntarily Surrendered. Structurally, the order introduces changes to two points of the Instruction: paragraph 9 of Chapter 2, Section II, and paragraph 3 of Chapter 1, Section III.…
Order Amending the Procedure for Payment of Monetary Compensation to Military Personnel of the State Protection Service of Ukraine. The document regulates the issues of remuneration for military personnel of the State Protection Service (SPS) who are at the disposal of the Head of the Service. Structurally, amendments are being made to Chapter 3 of…
This order of the National Agency for Prevention of Corruption (NAPC) establishes a new procedure for providing statistical information on combating corruption from specially authorized bodies. The document defines the mechanism for collecting data on the results of anti-corruption activities for further analysis of the effectiveness of state anti-corruption policy. The procedure consists of 10…
This order amends the List of Territories Where Combat Operations Are (Were) Conducted or Temporarily Occupied by the Russian Federation. The document updates the status of specific settlements and territorial communities in the context of combat operations and occupation.
Structurally, the order consists of two main parts: 1) changes regarding territories where combat operations are (were)…
By the Order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine, Ihor Yukhymovych Smilianskyi is appointed as the Government Commissioner for Customs Authorities Reform. The appointment is made on a voluntary basis.
The document structure is simple and consists of two points: the first establishes the appointment itself, the second determines the effective date - December 4,…
Resolution amends the agenda of the twelfth session of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, including 6 new draft laws. The document is structurally composed of two parts - the resolution itself and an appendix with the list of draft laws. The resolution takes effect from the moment of its adoption.
The following important draft laws have…
Resolution concerns the adoption of draft law No. 10257 on amendments to the Customs Code of Ukraine regarding administrative liability for customs violations.
Structurally, the resolution consists of two points: the first is about adopting the draft law as a basis, the second is to instruct the relevant Verkhovna Rada Committee to finalize the draft law…
Resolution concerns the adoption of draft law No. 12076 on amendments to the Law of Ukraine "On Military Duty and Military Service". The draft law regulates the specifics of taking citizens to military registration as conscripts and their medical examination during basic military training.
Structurally, the resolution consists of two points: the first is about adopting…
Derrick Davis v. City of Little Rock, et al / 23-01636 (2024-12-03)
Essence of the Opinion
The United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit has issued an opinion in the case of Derrick Davis v. City of Little Rock, et al., which concludes the appellate proceedings in this matter. The judgment entered aligns…
S 4998 / Navajo Nation Rio San José Stream System Water Rights Settlement Act of 2024
Here's a detailed analysis of the Navajo Nation Rio San Jose Stream System Water Rights Settlement Act of 2024:
1. Essence of the Bill (3-5 sentences):
The bill approves and implements a settlement of water rights claims between the Navajo Nation…
CASE OF KEZERASHVILI v. GEORGIA
Here is the translation of the legal texts:
Case No. 991/2380/24 dated 28/11/2024
Subject of the dispute - challenging a separate ruling of the High Anti-Corruption Court by a representative of PJSC AB "UKRGASBANK". Unfortunately, due to the absence of the full text of the decision and the reasoning part, it is impossible to determine the specific…
3 Draft Laws Registered:
11544-12 Draft Resolution on Amending the Agenda of the Twelfth Session of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine of the Ninth Convocation
Initiator: People's Deputy of Ukraine
11408/П Draft Resolution on Rejecting the Draft Law of Ukraine on Amending Article 26 of the Law of Ukraine "On Military Duty and Military Service" Regarding Restoring the…
Here's a concise review of the key legal acts from the provided text:
1. Carbon Removals Certification Framework
A voluntary EU framework for certifying carbon removals, carbon farming and carbon storage. It establishes quality criteria, third-party verification processes, and a governance system including a Union registry by 2028. The framework requires accurate quantification of carbon benefits,…