The subject of the dispute concerns the legality of closing criminal proceedings against a customs state inspector due to the expiration of pre-trial investigation terms. The court was guided by the fact that since the criminal proceedings were initiated before March 16, 2018 (when amendments to the Criminal Procedure Code came into effect), and then…
5 Draft Laws Registered:
13004 Draft Law on Amending Paragraph 18 of Article 10-1 of the Law of Ukraine "On Social and Legal Protection of Military Servicemen and Their Family Members" Regarding Granting Annual Additional Leave During Martial Law to Military Servicemen from Among Persons Eligible for Discharge from Military Service Due to Family Circumstances or…
Here's a review of the four legal acts:
1. Animal Health Certificates Update
The regulation updates EU animal health certificates for terrestrial animals and germinal products. It introduces new requirements for animals susceptible to epizootic haemorrhagic disease virus and modifies certification for ovine/caprine animals' genetic resistance to scrapie. The changes affect seven different certificates covering various…
This Regulation is a technical correction to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072 that specifically addresses errors in the Croatian language version regarding plant health protective measures. The corrections concern terminology related to the PPV000 virus, Solanum L. plant species, and wood packaging material descriptions in various annexes of the original regulation.The structure of the act…
Key Changes in Legislation:
Medical Facilities Support: A procedure for providing subvention from the state budget to local budgets to support healthcare facilities in 2025 for an amount of 1.3 billion hryvnias has been approved. Funds are directed to financing children's homes, blood service facilities, and providing support for children with rare diseases.
Construction Sector Simplification: Automatic…
By order of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, 4 new honorary badges of the Commander of the National Guard of Ukraine have been established: "For Courage", "For Bravery", "For Valor", and "For Resilience and Steadfastness". These distinctions are intended to award military personnel and employees of the NGU for combat merits and demonstrated courage. The…
Resolution Amends the Procedure for Ensuring the Activities of Specialists in Supporting War Veterans and Demobilized Persons. The main changes relate to clarifying the status of support specialists and simplifying document management. Structurally, the document contains 4 points of amendments to the basic Procedure. The key change is a new definition of the support specialist's…
Resolution Approving the List of Vehicles Temporarily Exempt from Excise Tax and VAT for Free Transfer
The resolution approves a list of vehicles whose free transfer operations are temporarily exempt from excise tax and VAT. The document contains a detailed list of vehicles specifying their make, model, year of manufacture, VIN code, engine volume, and vehicle…
Order concerns the reorganization of the state enterprise of the defense-industrial complex 'Shostka Plant "Zirka"' by transforming it from a state enterprise into a limited liability company. Structurally, the document consists of one point, by which the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine approves the proposal of JSC 'Ukrainian Defense Industry' regarding such transformation. At the…
The NSDC decision is aimed at strengthening the state's economic security and social protection of citizens through a series of specific measures. The document establishes tasks for the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine regarding financing critical sectors, supporting the defense industry, and improving the mobilization system. Structurally, the decision consists of one section with instructions…
Decree puts into effect the decision of the National Security and Defense Council dated February 4, 2025, regarding the implementation of support programs for Ukrainians and strengthening measures to cleanse the financial system of Ukraine. Structurally, the decree consists of three points: putting the NSDC decision into effect, determining control over implementation (assigned to the…
CASE OF ITALGOMME PNEUMATICI S.R.L. AND OTHERS v. ITALY
The case concerns access and inspection of business premises and professional activities premises by Italian tax authorities. The European Court of Human Rights found that Italy violated Article 8 of the Convention (right to respect for private and family life) due to insufficient legal safeguards against…
The case concerns complaints from five individuals against Russia regarding their unlawful detention pending removal from Russia. The Court found violations of Article 5 § 1 of the Convention in all cases.The Court examined cases where individuals were detained for extended periods (ranging from several months to four years) pending their removal from Russia to…
The case concerns the disclosure of confidential medical information about a Moldovan citizen by his doctor during criminal proceedings, as well as subsequent forwarding of this information by state institutions without the person's consent.The European Court of Human Rights found two violations of Article 8 of the Convention (right to respect for private life):1. The…
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) delivered a judgment in the case of Matveyev and Others v. Russia, which consolidated five separate applications concerning violations of freedom of expression in Russia. The cases involved various forms of restrictions on freedom of expression, including defamation claims, administrative penalties for criticizing Russian military actions, and limitations…
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) delivered a judgment in the case of Lobacheva and Others v. Russia, which consolidated seven applications concerning various restrictions on freedom of expression in Russia. The Court found violations of Article 10 of the Convention in all cases, where applicants were convicted under Russian law for allegedly extremist…
The case concerns a violation of Article 6 § 1 of the Convention (right to a fair trial) in proceedings against a Ukrainian national for driving under the influence of drugs. The European Court of Human Rights found that the Ukrainian Court of Appeal lacked impartiality when examining the administrative offense case against the applicant.The…
The case concerns the demolition of an unlawfully built Roma encampment in Wrocław, Poland in 2015, which raised issues regarding respect for private and family life under Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights. The European Court of Human Rights found that while the demolition had a legal basis and pursued legitimate aims…
The case concerns the Supreme Court of Ukraine's interpretation of a provision of domestic law in a manner that was allegedly unforeseeable and contrary to the principle of legal certainty. The dispute arose between Ukrkava TOV (a Ukrainian company) and the State Savings Bank regarding a loan agreement and related mortgage.The key issue was the…
Case No. 539/8/24 dated 31/01/2025
The court rejected the claim because the plaintiff did not provide proper and admissible evidence to confirm family relations with the testator. In particular, it was not proven that the testator's great-grandmother and grandmother were biological sisters, and therefore it was impossible to establish the further degree of kinship. The court…