Key Legislative Changes:
1. The Verkhovna Rada created a Temporary Investigative Commission to investigate possible violations in the use of funds for defense measures, including the construction of fortifications and the procurement of drones. The commission of 17 deputies will work for a year under the chairmanship of Oleksandr Bakumov.
2. A draft law on amendments to labor legislation regarding the possibility of suspending certain provisions of a collective agreement during martial law has been adopted in the first reading.
3. Amendments to the Code of Administrative Offenses and the Criminal Code have been approved in the first reading to bring Ukrainian legislation in line with the Council of Europe Convention on offenses related to cultural property.
4. Two draft laws on adapting the Ukrainian technical regulation system to EU requirements have been approved – on the accreditation of conformity assessment bodies and on market surveillance.
5. The Cabinet of Ministers simplified the procedure for obtaining permits for waste operations during martial law for economic entities with positive environmental conclusions. Permits will be valid until September 1, 2025.
6. The procedure for digitalization of public services until 2026 has been approved with clear timelines and mechanisms for reporting by authorities on transferring services to electronic format.
7. A Protocol with the People’s Republic of China on phytosanitary requirements for the export of Ukrainian peas has been signed, which establishes detailed conditions for quality control, safety, and export batch certification procedures.
Review of each of legal acts published today:
On the Accounting Price of Banking Metals
This is a daily notification by the National Bank of Ukraine on establishing accounting prices for banking metals (gold, silver, platinum, and palladium).
The document structure is simple – a table indicating metal codes (numeric and literal), measurement unit (troy ounce), and accounting price in hryvnias as of a specific date (31.03.2025).
Key provisions:
– Price is set per 1 troy ounce of each metal
– Gold is valued at 127,703.38 UAH
– Silver – 1,432.55 UAH
– Platinum – 41,005.84 UAH
– Palladium – 40,909.20 UAH
– Important disclaimer: NBU does not undertake obligations to buy or sell metals at the specified prices
Such quotations are used by banks for banking metal operations, accounting, and statistical reporting.
On the Official Exchange Rate of Hryvnia to Foreign Currencies
This is an official notification by the National Bank of Ukraine establishing exchange rates of foreign currencies in relation to hryvnia as of 31.03.2025.
The document structure is a table with official rates for 35 foreign currencies. For each currency, its numeric and literal code, number of units, full name, and rate against hryvnia are indicated.
Key provisions:
1. Base currency is US dollar with a rate of 41.4787 UAH
2. Euro is set at 44.7472 UAH
3. Highest rate among presented currencies is SDR (Special Drawing Rights) – 55.0274 UAH
4. The document contains a note that these rates are used for accounting, NBU operations with the State Treasury Service of Ukraine, and other legislatively defined cases, with NBU not undertaking obligations to buy or sell currencies at these rates.
On Changes in the Composition of the Supreme Commander’s Headquarters
The essence of the decree is to change the personal composition of the Supreme Commander’s Headquarters – the highest military management body under martial law. The new Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Andrii Hnatov, is introduced to the Headquarters, replacing A. Bargylevych.
Structurally, the decree consists of two points: the first defines changes in the Headquarters composition (introduction and withdrawal of persons), the second establishes the procedure for entry into force. The decree amends the previous Decree No. 72/2022 dated 24.02.2022 “On the Establishment of the Supreme Commander’s Headquarters”, which underwent numerous changes during 2022-2025.
The key provision is the appointment of a new Headquarters member – Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Hnatov A.V., which indicates a change in the country’s highest military leadership. The decree is adopted in accordance with the Law of Ukraine “On Defense of Ukraine” and based on the proposal of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine, which corresponds to the established procedure for forming the Supreme Commander’s Headquarters composition.
On the Establishment of a Temporary Investigative Commission of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on Investigating Possible Violations of Ukrainian Legislation in Implementing State Defense Measures
Essence of the resolution:
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine creates a Temporary Investigative Commission to investigate possible violations in implementing defense measures. The commission will focus on verifying the use of budget funds, particularly on fortification construction and drone procurement for the Armed Forces and other military formations.
Structure and key provisions:
1. The commission consists of 17 people’s deputies, chaired by Oleksandr Bakumov (Servant of the People)
2. Work termHere is the translation of the provided Ukrainian legal texts into English:
1. Regarding the Adoption of the Draft Law on Amendments to Article 11 of the Law of Ukraine “On the Organization of Labor Relations during Martial Law” Concerning the Suspension of Certain Provisions of the Collective Agreement
The essence of the document:
This is a resolution on adopting the draft law as a basis, which introduces amendments to the law on labor relations during martial law. Specifically, the changes relate to the possibility of suspending certain provisions of the collective agreement during martial law.
Structure and main provisions:
1. Draft Law No. 12291-1 on amendments to Article 11 of the Law of Ukraine “On the Organization of Labor Relations during Martial Law” has been adopted as a basis
2. The relevant committee is instructed to finalize the draft law taking into account amendments for further consideration in the second reading
3. The deadline for submitting amendments and proposals has been extended by 50% of the standard term
Important aspects for use:
– This is only the first stage of law adoption (adoption as a basis)
– Changes will concern the regulation of collective agreements during martial law
– The final text of the law may change after amendments and second reading
– Currently, the law has not yet come into force, as this is only an interim decision of the parliament
2. On Directing the Draft Law on Amendments to Certain Laws of Ukraine Regarding Pension Provision for Prosecutors to Repeated First Reading
This is a procedural resolution of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on returning the draft law to repeated first reading.
The document structure is simple – it consists of one point, which directs Draft Law No. 12278 on pension provision for prosecutors to the relevant Committee of the Verkhovna Rada on Social Policy and Veterans’ Rights Protection for preparation for repeated first reading.
Key points:
– This concerns a draft law on changes in pension provision for prosecutors
– The draft law was initiated by People’s Deputy H.M. Tretiakova
– The parliament decided to return the project for refinement instead of adoption or rejection
– The Committee on Social Policy and Veterans’ Rights Protection is designated as the relevant committee
3. On Adopting the Draft Law on Amendments to Section XII “Final and Transitional Provisions” of the Law of Ukraine “On Judicial System and Status of Judges” Concerning the General Term of Judge’s Secondment
This is a resolution on adopting the draft law as a basis, which relates to amendments to the Law “On Judicial System and Status of Judges” regarding the regulation of judges’ secondment terms.
The document structure is simple – it is a technical resolution consisting of two points:
1. Adoption of Draft Law No. 12331-2 as a basis
2. Instruction to the relevant Verkhovna Rada Committee to finalize the draft law for the second reading
Key points:
– The draft law concerns amendments to the Final and Transitional ProvisionsResolution on Adopting as a Basis the Draft Law of Ukraine on Amendments to Certain Laws of Ukraine Regarding Harmonization of Accreditation of Conformity Assessment Bodies and Technical Regulation System with European Union Requirements
This is a procedural resolution of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on adopting as a basis draft law No. 12221 on amendments to laws regarding accreditation of conformity assessment bodies.
The document structure is simple – two points, which:
1. Adopt as a basis the draft law on amendments to laws regarding accreditation of conformity assessment bodies
2. Instruct the relevant committee to finalize the draft for the second reading
Key provisions:
– The draft law is aimed at adapting the Ukrainian technical regulation system to EU requirements
– Changes will relate to the harmonization of accreditation procedures and technical regulation standards
– The draft law is intended to bring Ukrainian legislation closer to European Union norms
– The relevant committee will process proposals and amendments from legislative initiative subjects
– After refinement, the draft law will be submitted for the second reading at the Verkhovna Rada
The resolution is part of Ukraine’s ongoing efforts to align its technical regulations with European Union standards, demonstrating a commitment to European integration and improving the national conformity assessment system.Translation of the provided Ukrainian text into English:
Expansion of the Accreditation Scope for Bodies Conducting Product Conformity Assessment to Technical Regulations
– The initiator of the draft law is the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine
– The document has passed the first reading and is being prepared for the second reading
On Adopting as a Basis the Draft Law of Ukraine on Amendments to Certain Laws of Ukraine Regarding Improvement of State Market Surveillance and Technical Regulation System in Accordance with European Union Requirements
This is a procedural resolution of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on adopting the draft law as a basis for adapting Ukrainian legislation to EU requirements in the field of market surveillance and technical regulation.
The resolution structure is simple and contains two points:
1. Adoption of draft law No. 12426 as a basis in the first reading
2. Instruction to the relevant Committee to finalize the draft law for the second reading
Key points:
– The draft law was initiated by the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine
– Aimed at harmonization with European norms in market surveillance
– The Committee on Economic Development is designated as the relevant committee
– Further refinement is expected, taking into account deputies’ amendments
This is a typical procedural resolution that is part of the legislative process and indicates the draft law’s successful passage through the first reading.
On Returning for Revision the Draft Law of Ukraine on Stimulating Economic Development of the Fishery Sector
This is a procedural resolution of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, by which the parliament returns for revision the draft law on stimulating economic development of the fishery sector.
The resolution structure is simple – consisting of one point, which determines the decision to return draft law No. 12384 to the legislative initiative subject (deputies led by Chornomorov A.O.) for revision.
The key provision is that the parliament did not support the proposed draft law in its current version and considers it necessary for the authors to revise it, taking into account the comments made during the review. This is a standard parliamentary procedure when a draft law requires substantial revision before resubmission.
On Adopting as a Basis the Draft Law of Ukraine on Amendments to the Code of Administrative Judicial Proceedings of Ukraine Regarding Improvement of Consideration of Minor Complexity Cases on Pension and Other Social Payments, as well as Typical Administrative Cases
This is a resolution on adopting as a basis a draft law aimed at changing the procedure for administrative courts to review cases on social payments and typical administrative cases. The draft law is directed at simplifying and accelerating judicial review of cases of minor complexity, particularly regarding pension and other social payments.
Structurally, the resolution consists of two points:
1. Adoption of draft law No. 11170-d as a basis
2. Instruction to the relevant committee to finalize the draft law for the second reading
Key provisions:
– The draft law concerns amendments to the Code of Administrative Judicial Proceedings of Ukraine
– Focus on cases of social payments and typical administrative cases
– Refinement is expected, taking into account proposals from legislative initiative subjects
– The Committee on Legal Policy is to prepare the draft law for the second reading in accordance with the Verkhovna Rada Regulations
