CASE OF A.B. AND Y.W. v. MALTA
The decision concerns two Chinese nationals of Uighur ethnicity and Muslim faith from Xinjiang who were refused international protection in Malta and issued a removal decision. The Court found that there would be a violation of Article 3 of the Convention if the applicants were removed to China…
The decision concerns several cases related to restrictions on LGBTI-related content in Russia, particularly focusing on the promotion of homosexuality among minors.The Court found violations of Article 8 (right to privacy) regarding collection of personal data from social networks, and Article 10 (freedom of expression) regarding convictions for administrative offenses and blocking of websites/social media…
The case concerns the failure of Russian authorities to adequately respond to and investigate incidents where personal data of three LGBTI individuals was disclosed without their consent on social media platforms in a discriminatory and homophobic context. The European Court of Human Rights found that Russia violated Article 14 (prohibition of discrimination) in conjunction with…
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Registered 2 draft bills:
12466 Draft Resolution on the Agenda of the Thirteenth Session of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine of the Ninth Convocation
Initiating Subject: People's Deputy of Ukraine
12465 Draft Resolution on the Legislative Work Plan of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine for 2025
Initiating Subject: People's Deputy of Ukraine
Accompanying documents updated in 41 draft bills:
12449 Draft…
Here's a concise review of the key legal acts:
1. Customs Regulation Amendment
The regulation extends customs simplifications to accessories of musical instruments when carried together by travelers. Both instruments and accessories now receive the same treatment for temporary admission, export, re-export, and free circulation procedures. The changes apply to both EU and non-EU residents.
2. Mediterranean…
This judgment concerns the interpretation of Article 34 of Directive 2011/95/EU regarding access to integration facilities for beneficiaries of international protection in EU Member States.The Court analyzed whether Netherlands legislation requiring refugees to pass civic integration exams and bear related costs complies with EU law. The key provisions examined were the obligation to pass integration…
This is a Council Regulation establishing fishing opportunities (quotas and effort limits) for certain fish stocks in the Mediterranean and Black Seas for 2025.The regulation sets detailed rules for fishing activities in different geographical areas of the Mediterranean and Black Seas, including:Maximum allowable catches and fishing effort for various species like European eel, red coral,…
Changes in Defense and Security:
• In the Procedure for Developing Defense Products, the term "defense production" has been replaced with "defense goods", and the concept of weapon components has been expanded to include computer programs.
• The procedure for transferring military property between authorities has been simplified - now only a written consent from the…
Methodology for Determining Losses of Defense-Industrial Complex Enterprises
The methodology defines the procedure for assessing losses of defense-industrial complex enterprises caused by Russian aggression. It covers the evaluation of losses from destruction/damage to property and lost profits due to the inability to conduct economic activities.
Structurally, the methodology consists of two sections: basic provisions and organizational principles…
Instruction Regulating the Procedure for Sending Employees of the Bureau of Economic Security of Ukraine (BES) on Official Trips within Ukraine and Abroad
The document defines the procedures for trip arrangements, per diem payments, travel and accommodation expense reimbursement. Structurally, the instruction consists of 6 sections covering: general provisions, procedures for trips within Ukraine, per diem…
Instruction regulates the procedure for the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) to provide conclusions regarding the classification of goods as dual-use goods during international transfers. This is an important document in the field of export control that defines the procedure for interaction between foreign economic activity entities and the SBU.
Structurally, the document consists of…
The law simplifies the procedure for obtaining Ukrainian citizenship for spouses of military personnel of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and other security forces protecting the territorial integrity of Ukraine. It is particularly important that these provisions also apply to the spouses of fallen military personnel and those who were discharged from service due to…
Resolution amends the procedure for determining natural gas prices and the mechanism for the "supplier of last resort" (SLR). The document establishes new gas price calculation formulas linked to the European hub and euro exchange rate.
Structurally, the resolution consists of two main blocks of changes: the first concerns the procedure for conducting a competition to…
On Amendments to the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine dated August 26, 2014 No. 376
Resolution Amends the Procedure for Transfer of Military Property between State Authorities
The main essence of the changes concerns the procedure for coordinating such transfer and simplifying document management. Structurally, the document contains two key changes to the operative part of the base resolution No. 376 from 2014.
The first change clarifies the form of approval for…
Resolution introduces terminological changes to the Procedure for Developing, Mastering, and Producing New Types of Defense-Purpose Products. The main change involves replacing the term "defense-purpose products" with "defense-purpose goods" throughout the document's text. Structurally, changes are made to both the title and points of Resolution No. 234 from 2021, as well as to the Procedure…
