Legislative Changes Regarding Real Estate Registration
The Parliament has adopted draft law No. 11440 in the first reading, which regulates the mechanism of state registration of property rights in cases where access to BTI (Bureau of Technical Inventory) documents is unavailable.
Amendments to the Civil Code Regarding Lending
Draft law No. 12148 has been adopted in the first reading concerning the specifics of lending and financial leasing under martial law, which provides for amendments to the Final Provisions of the Civil Code of Ukraine.
Vacations for Athletes
Amendments to Article 43 of the Law “On Physical Culture and Sports” have been approved in the first reading, concerning the provision of vacations for athletes for preparation and participation in competitions.
Amendments to Humanitarian Aid Legislation
Draft law No. 12010 has been adopted in the first reading, proposing amendments to Articles 6 and 15 of the Law “On Humanitarian Aid”.
Financing of School Meals
The Government has defined the mechanism for using 65 million euros from the EU to provide meals for primary school students through a special state budget fund.
New Tariffs for Archival Services
New rates for services provided by central state archives have been approved, including scientific and technical document processing, storage, copying, and reference provision.
Debt Restructuring with Japan
An agreement has been signed with Japan to defer payments on JICA loans totaling 16.4 billion yen until 2027, with subsequent repayment in ten equal installments starting from 2032.
Electronic Cadastre of Natural Reserve Fund
Review of each of legal acts published today:
Here is the translation of the first two documents:
On the Accounting Price of Banking Metals
This is a daily notification by the National Bank of Ukraine establishing accounting prices for banking metals as of 20.12.2024. The document sets accounting prices for four types of banking metals: gold (XAU) – 109,260.37 UAH, silver (XAG) – 1,229.98 UAH, platinum (XPT) – 38,976.55 UAH, and palladium (XPD) – 38,353.48 UAH per troy ounce.
The key caveat is that the established prices are reference prices and do not create obligations for the NBU to buy or sell banking metals at the specified prices. These prices are used by banks for accounting of banking metal operations and calculation of standards.
On the Official Exchange Rate of Hryvnia to Foreign Currencies
This is a daily notification by the National Bank of Ukraine establishing the official exchange rate of hryvnia to 35 foreign currencies as of 20.12.2024. The document contains a table of exchange rates, where for each currency its digital and literal code, number of units, full name, and official rate relative to hryvnia are indicated. Among the main currencies: US dollar – 41.9292 UAH, euro – 43.5770 UAH, pound sterling – 52.8811 UAH.
Key provisions for use:
– Rates are used for accounting purposes
– Applied for NBU operations with the State Treasury Service of Ukraine
– NBU has no obligations to buy and sell currencies at the specified rates
– Rates are established daily and published on the official NBU website
Would you like me to continue with the translation of the remaining documents?Resolution of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine “On Election of Chairs, First Deputies, Deputy Chairs, Secretaries, Members of Committees of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine of the Ninth Convocation”
The resolution amends the composition of the Committees of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine of the ninth convocation. The only change is the recall of People’s Deputy Yurii Boiko from the position of member of the Committee on Human Rights, Deoccupation and Reintegration of Temporarily Occupied Territories of Ukraine, National Minorities and Interethnic Relations.
The structure of the resolution is simple and consists of two points: the first contains the direct change regarding the recall of the deputy, the second determines the moment of entry into force. The key provision is the recall of Deputy Boiko Yu.A. from membership in the relevant committee. The resolution does not provide for the appointment of another person in his place.
Resolution on Accepting as a Basis the Draft Law of Ukraine on Amendments to the Section “Final and Transitional Provisions” of the Civil Code of Ukraine Regarding the Specifics of Lending and Financial Leasing during the Martial Law
The resolution concerns the acceptance as a basis of a draft law on amendments to the Civil Code of Ukraine regarding the specifics of lending and financial leasing under martial law conditions (registration No. 12148).
Structurally, the resolution consists of two points: the first is about accepting the draft law as a basis, the second is to instruct the relevant Committee to finalize the draft law for the second reading, taking into account proposals and amendments.
The key point is that the draft law is aimed at regulating the specifics of credit relations and financial leasing during the martial law period, which involves making appropriate amendments to the Final and Transitional Provisions of the Civil Code of Ukraine.
Resolution on Accepting as a Basis the Draft Law of Ukraine on Amending Article 43 of the Law of Ukraine “On Physical Culture and Sports” Regarding the Regulation of Leave for Preparation and Participation in Sports Competitions
The resolution concerns the acceptance as a basis of a draft law on amendments to Article 43 of the Law of Ukraine “On Physical Culture and Sports” regarding leave for athletes to prepare for and participate in competitions.
Structurally, the resolution consists of two points: the first is about accepting the draft law as a basis, the second is to instruct the relevant Committee to finalize the draft law for the second reading, taking into account proposals and amendments.
The key point is that the Committee on Youth and Sports should take into account the proposals of legislative initiative subjects and its own conclusions dated September 26, 2024, when preparing the draft law for the second reading in accordance with the Rules of Procedure of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine.
Resolution on Accepting as a Basis the Draft Law of Ukraine on Amendments to Articles 6 and 15 of the Law of Ukraine “On Humanitarian Aid”
The resolution concerns the acceptance as a basis of a draft law on amendments to the Law of Ukraine “On Humanitarian Aid”, specifically Articles 6 and 15.
Structurally, the resolution consists of two points: the first is about accepting draft law No. 12010 as a basis, the second is to instruct the relevant Committee to finalize the draft law for the second reading.
The key point is that the draft law was initiated by People’s Deputy Laba M.M. and other deputies, and it will be finalized by the Committee on Social Policy and Veterans’ Rights.On Adopting as a Basis the Draft Law of Ukraine on Amending Article 111 of the Criminal Enforcement Code of Ukraine in Connection with the Decision of the Constitutional Court of Ukraine dated December 20, 2023, No. 11-r(II)/2023
The resolution concerns the adoption of a draft law on amending Article 111 of the Criminal Enforcement Code of Ukraine, developed in connection with the Decision of the Constitutional Court of Ukraine dated 20.12.2023. Structurally, the resolution consists of two points: the first is about adopting Draft Law No. 12127 as a basis, the second is to instruct the relevant Verkhovna Rada Committee to finalize the draft law for the second reading, taking into account proposals and amendments.
The key point is that amendments are being made to the Criminal Enforcement Code of Ukraine to implement the Constitutional Court’s decision, which indicates the need to bring the code’s provisions in line with the Constitutional Court’s conclusions. The Committee on Legal Policy should take into account the proposals of legislative initiative subjects and its own conclusions when preparing the draft law for the second reading.
On Adopting as a Basis the Draft Law of Ukraine on Amending Certain Legislative Acts of Ukraine in Connection with the Decision of the Constitutional Court of Ukraine dated February 14, 2024, No. 1-r(II)/2024 Regarding Guaranteeing Protection of Individual Rights and Freedoms by a Decision of the European Court of Human Rights
The resolution concerns the adoption of a draft law that amends legislative acts of Ukraine to bring them in line with the Constitutional Court’s decision on executing European Court of Human Rights judgments.
Structurally, the resolution consists of two points: the first is about adopting Draft Law No. 11508 as a basis, the second is to instruct the relevant committee to finalize the draft law for the second reading, taking into account proposals and amendments.
The key point is that the draft law aims to guarantee the protection of individual rights and freedoms based on ECHR decisions, which is an important element of the human rights protection system in Ukraine and fulfillment of the state’s international obligations.
On Amending the Agenda of the Twelfth Session of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine of the Ninth Convocation
The resolution amends the agenda of the twelfth session of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine of the ninth convocation, including 5 new draft laws.
Structurally, the resolution consists of two points and an annex containing a list of draft laws. The annex includes registration numbers, legislative initiative subjects, draft law titles, and heads of main committees.
Among the important draft laws to be included in the agenda are:
– Amendments to legislation regarding ECHR decision execution;
– Amendments to the Criminal Enforcement Code;
– Amendments to the Civil Code concerning lending during martial law;
– Amendments to humanitarian aid legislation.
Two draft laws were submitted by the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine, three by people’s deputies.
On Amending the Agenda of the Twelfth Session of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine of the Ninth Convocation
The resolution amends the agenda of the twelfth session of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine of the ninth convocation, including 6 new draft laws.
Structurally, the resolution consists of two points and an annex containing a list of draft laws. The annex includes…
