Analysis of the Draft Law:
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Analysis of Other Documents:
1. Support for the Draft Law:
The authors of documents related to the draft law generally support it, as it aims to eliminate gaps in the Criminal Code of Ukraine regarding unlawful influence on sports competitions. Committees of the Verkhovna Rada and Ministries that reviewed the draft did not raise significant objections.
2. Main Provisions of the Document:
– The draft law provides for increased responsibility for unlawful influence on sports competition results, including increased fines and imprisonment terms.
– The introduction of new provisions is aimed at fulfilling international obligations, particularly the Council of Europe Convention on the Manipulation of Sports Competitions.
– The draft law is consistent with the provisions of the Association Agreement with the EU, which provides for cooperation in the field of sports.
– Verkhovna Rada committees note that the draft law may have an indirect impact on the budget due to increased fines and expenses for maintaining persons in penal institutions.
– The Main Scientific and Expert Directorate points to the need for more justification for increased penalties.
– The draft law proposes new qualifying characteristics of crimes, such as committing a crime by an organized group or abuse of official position.
This draft law is important for ensuring fairness in sports competitions and corresponds to current challenges in Ukraine’s integration into the European Union.