Changes in Judicial Legislation:
– The Verkhovna Rada has approved in the first reading a draft law on establishing two new courts in Kyiv – the City District and Appellate Administrative Courts.
– A draft law on introducing specialization for judges to handle military crimes and crimes against peace and humanity has been approved in the first reading.
– A draft law on improving the provision of free legal assistance to prisoners and convicts has been endorsed.
Changes in National Security Sector:
– Amendments have been made to the National Security Strategy regarding the implementation of an integrated state border management concept.
– The representation capabilities of the General Staff of the Armed Forces in courts have been expanded through self-representation and special units.
– A new professional holiday has been established – the Day of Army Aviation of the Land Forces of the Armed Forces (July 3).
Changes in the Medical Sector:
– The medical guarantee program for 2025 has been approved with 42 service packages, including new packages for rehabilitation and palliative care.
– A new procedure for outpatient treatment of tuberculosis patients involving multidisciplinary teams has been introduced.
– A methodology for calculating the need for rapid HIV diagnostic tests has been approved.
Other Important Changes:
Review of each of legal acts published today:
On the Accounting Price of Banking Metals
This is a daily notification from the National Bank of Ukraine establishing accounting prices for banking metals (gold, silver, platinum, and palladium) as of January 14, 2025. The document sets accounting prices per troy ounce for each of the four banking metals: gold – 112,898.92 UAH, silver – 1,260.57 UAH, platinum – 40,440.21 UAH, palladium – 39,756.72 UAH. It is important to note that these prices are reference prices and do not create obligations for the NBU to buy or sell banking metals at the specified prices. Such quotations are used by banks and financial institutions for accounting of banking metal operations and calculating the value of banking metals.
On the Official Exchange Rate of Hryvnia to Foreign Currencies
This is a daily notification from the National Bank of Ukraine establishing the official exchange rate of hryvnia to 35 foreign currencies as of 14.01.2025. The document contains a table with currency 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 – 42.2692 UAH, euro – 43.1273 UAH, pound sterling – 51.2556 UAH. Key provisions:
– Rates are used for accounting purposes
– Applied for NBU operations with the State Treasury Service of Ukraine
– NBU does not undertake obligations to buy or sell currencies at the specified rates
On Approval of Transferring Immovable Property in Vynohradiv, Berehove District, Zakarpattia Region to State Ownership
The order concerns transferring immovable property from communal to state ownership in the city of Vynohradiv, Zakarpattia region. The document approves the transfer of buildings and structures at 30/40 Tulipova Street to state ownership with subsequent assignment to the management sphere of the State Migration Service. The property is located on a land plot of 0.0763 hectares. Key elements of the order:
– Transfer is approved by the State Migration Service and Vynohradiv City Council;
– Registration number of the object (1777750721212) and cadastral number of the land plot (2121210100:07:003:0401) are clearly defined;
– Property is transferred for the needs of the State Migration Service.
On Transfer of Specific Individually Defined Property to the Ownership of Lyubar Settlement Territorial Community, Zhytomyr District, Zhytomyr Region
The order concerns transferring a specific vehicle – a ZAZ-DAEWOO car from 2004 to the ownership of Lyubar Settlement Territorial Community, Zhytomyr District, Zhytomyr Region. The structure of the order is simple – it consists of one point that defines the subject of transfer (a car with a specific identification number) and the recipient of the property. The key provision is the direct fact of transferring property to the territorial community, which allows it to acquire ownership of the specified vehicle.Portable Means and Further Use for Community Needs
Resolution on Recognition of Genocide of the Circassian (Adyghe) People Committed by the Russian Empire
The resolution recognizes as genocide the mass destruction and violent expulsion of the Circassian (Adyghe) people from their historical homeland, committed by the Russian Empire during the Caucasian War of 1763-1864. The document condemns the crimes of the Russian Empire that led to the death of hundreds of thousands of Circassians and caused significant damage to the social foundations of the people. Structurally, the resolution consists of a preamble containing international legal justification and 9 points of the operative part. The document defines specific measures to be taken at the international level to recognize this historical fact. Key provisions of the resolution include: recognizing the Circassian people’s right to repatriation and self-determination; instructing the Government to inform the international community about these historical events; condemning attempts to distort historical facts by the current Russian regime. The resolution is separately to be sent to international organizations and governments of foreign states.
Resolution on Accepting the Draft Law on Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts Regarding Effective Ensuring of Prisoners’ and Convicts’ Right to Free Legal Aid
The resolution concerns accepting the draft law No. 12073 regarding amendments to legislation on providing free legal aid to prisoners and convicts. Structurally, the resolution consists of two points: the first is about accepting the draft law as a basis, the second is instructing 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 improve the mechanism of providing free legal aid to persons in places of deprivation of liberty. The Committee on Legal Policy must finalize the draft with consideration of the conclusion from December 12, 2024, and submit it for the second reading.
Resolution on Accepting the Draft Law on Amendments to the Law of Ukraine “On Judicial System and Status of Judges” Regarding Introduction of Judges’ Specialization in Reviewing Military Criminal Offenses, Criminal Offenses Against Peace, Humanity Security, and International Legal Order
The resolution concerns accepting the draft law that provides for introducing judges’ specialization for reviewing military criminal offenses and crimes against peace, humanity security, and international legal order. Structurally, the resolution consists of two points: the first is about accepting draft law No. 10301 as a basis, the second is instructing the relevant Committee to finalize the draft law for the second reading. The key point is that this draft law amends the basic law on judicial system and provides for creating a separate specialization of judges to review a specific category of cases related to military crimes and crimes against peace and humanity security. This is an important step inTranslation:
On Adoption of the Draft Law of Ukraine on Amendments to the Code of Ukraine on Administrative Offenses Regarding Improvement of Mechanisms for Bringing Persons to Administrative Responsibility for Violations of Military Registration Rules and Legislation on Defense, Mobilization Preparation and Mobilization
The resolution concerns the adoption of draft law No. 12093 on amendments to the Code of Administrative Offenses regarding improvement of mechanisms for bringing administrative responsibility for violations of military registration rules and legislation on defense and mobilization. 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 for the second reading. The key point is that the draft law is aimed at strengthening responsibility for violations in the field of military registration and mobilization. This is the first stage of the legislative process, which provides for further refinement of the document before final adoption.
On Adoption of the Draft Law of Ukraine on Amendments to the Law of Ukraine “On Judicial System and Status of Judges” and Certain Other Legislative Acts of Ukraine Regarding the Establishment and Functioning of the Kyiv City District Administrative Court and the Kyiv City Appeal Administrative Court
The resolution concerns the adoption of a draft law on creating two new courts in Kyiv – the Kyiv City District Administrative Court and the Kyiv City Appeal Administrative Court. Structurally, the resolution consists of two points: the first is about adopting draft law No. 12368-1 as a basis, the second is to instruct the relevant Verkhovna Rada Committee to finalize the draft for the second reading. The key point is that this draft law provides for amendments to the basic Law “On Judicial System and Status of Judges” and other legislative acts to ensure the functioning of new judicial institutions in the capital. This is an important step in reforming the administrative court system in Kyiv.
On Amendments to 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 7 new draft laws. Structurally, the resolution consists of two points and an appendix containing the list of draft laws. The appendix includes registration numbers, legislative initiative subjects, draft law titles, and heads of main committees. Among the key draft laws to be included in the agenda:
– Two projects on amendments to the Law of Ukraine “On Judicial System and Status of Judges” regarding the creation of a specialized administrative court;
– Amendments to the Code of Administrative Offenses regarding responsibility for violations of military registration and mobilization rules;
– Draft laws on electronic communications and electronic identification;
– A project on specialization of judges in considering military criminal casesTranslation:
- Violations of law;
- Changes regarding legal assistance to prisoners.
On Appointment of R. Tronenko as Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Ukraine to the Republic of Mozambique
By Decree of the President of Ukraine, Rostyslav Volodymyrovych Tronenko is appointed as Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Ukraine to the Republic of Mozambique. This is a typical decree on diplomatic appointment, issued on the basis of the constitutional powers of the President of Ukraine to appoint and dismiss heads of diplomatic missions of Ukraine in other states. The decree contains only one administrative provision on appointing a specific person to the position of ambassador in a specific country, which is standard practice for such appointments.
On Dismissal of L. Abravitova from the Position of Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Ukraine to the Republic of Mozambique
The decree concerns personnel changes in the diplomatic corps of Ukraine. Liubov Oleksandrivna Abravitova is dismissed from the position of Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Ukraine to the Republic of Mozambique, which she held concurrently with her primary position as Ambassador of Ukraine to South Africa. This is a typical decree on dismissing a diplomat from a position held concurrently. The structure of the decree is simple and contains only the resolution part on dismissal. It is important to note that the dismissal concerns only the position in Mozambique held concurrently, while the position of Ambassador to South Africa (primary workplace) is retained by Abravitova L.O.
On the Day of Army Aviation of the Land Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
The decree establishes a new professional holiday – the Day of Army Aviation of the Land Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, which will be celebrated annually on July 3rd. The structure of the decree is simple and consists of two points: the first establishes the holiday and the date of its celebration, the second determines the procedure for the decree’s entry into force. The decree is aimed at recognizing the merits of military aviators of the Land Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in protecting the territorial integrity of Ukraine and forming new military traditions. This is the first official establishment of a professional holiday specifically for the army aviation of the Land Forces.
On Amendments to the National Security Strategy of Ukraine
The decree introduces amendments to the National Security Strategy of Ukraine regarding state border management. The main purpose of the changes is to implement the concept of integrated state border management of Ukraine. Structurally, changes are made to three points of the Strategy (para. 6, para. 63, para. 66). The key change is the addition to para. 6 of a new provision on the development of integrated border management. In other paragraphs, the terminology is changed from ‘integrated border management’ to ‘integrated state border management of Ukraine’. The most important innovation is defining the purpose of integrated border management – ensuring a balance between an appropriate level of border security and maintaining the openness of the border for legitimate cross-border cooperation and traveling persons. This provision establishes the basic principle of border policy of states.
