Changes Regarding the “Baby Package”
Now, monetary compensation instead of the “baby package” can be received through any authorized bank, not just PrivatBank. The compensation amount is 3 subsistence minimums for children up to 6 years old. The service is integrated with “eMalyatko”, and funds can be used within a year only for purchasing children’s goods in specified stores.
Changes in Transplantation
A new type of transplantation has been introduced based on the “domino” principle, where an organ from the first recipient can be used for the second. A National Transplantation Committee is being created as an advisory body. The list of close relatives for transplantation purposes has been expanded, and the concept of transplantation urgency status has been introduced.
Mental Health Protection Law
The first comprehensive law has been adopted that systematically regulates the field of mental health protection in Ukraine. The rights of persons with mental health issues have been defined, the procedure for providing psychiatric assistance has been established, and the activities of specialized institutions of various ownership forms have been regulated.
Medical Practice Deregulation
Mandatory accreditation for certain types of medical activities has been abolished; instead, having a medical practice license is sufficient. Requirements for institutions conducting medical examinations of employees have been simplified, and requirements for internship bases have been updated.
Rights of Convicted and Imprisoned Persons
Rights regarding proper detention conditions have been expanded, with the introduction of the ability to appeal to a special Complaints Commission for improper conditions. Correspondence with this Commission is not subject to review by institution administration. A mechanism for transfer to other facilities has been introduced in cases where improper detention conditions are confirmed.
Maritime Transport Insurance
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 establishing accounting prices for banking metals as of 06.02.2025. The document sets accounting prices for four types of banking metals: gold, silver, platinum, and palladium. Prices are indicated per one troy ounce of each metal in hryvnias.
Key provisions:
– Gold (XAU) – 119,552.11 UAH per ounce
– Silver (XAG) – 1,349.92 UAH per ounce
– Platinum (XPT) – 41,051.85 UAH per ounce
– Palladium (XPD) – 41,766.30 UAH per ounce
It is important to note that the established prices are accounting prices and do not create obligations for the NBU to buy or sell banking metals at the specified prices.
On the Official Exchange Rate of Hryvnia to Foreign Currencies
This is a daily notification by the National Bank of Ukraine establishing the official exchange rate of hryvnia to 35 foreign currencies as of 06.02.2025. 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 – 41.6584 UAH, euro – 43.4081 UAH, pound sterling – 52.2292 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 Assigning Ranks to Civil Servants
The order concerns assigning ranks to civil servants of the higher corps of civil service in accordance with Article 39 of the Law of Ukraine “On Civil Service”. The document assigns the second rank to three deputy heads of state bodies (State Energy Supervision, State Inspectorate of Aviation, and State Education Quality Service), as well as the third rank to the Head of the State Tax Service of Ukraine. Civil servant ranks are a type of special title reflecting the level of professional qualification of civil servants. Rank assignment is carried out sequentially, taking into account the position held and civil service experience.
On Dismissal of Zelinskyi I.L. from the Position of Deputy Head of the State Aviation Service of Ukraine
The order concerns a personnel matter – dismissal of Zelinskyi I.L. from the position of Deputy Head of the State Aviation Service of Ukraine as of February 11, 2025. The grounds for dismissal is the expiration of the appointment term in accordance with the first paragraph of the first part of Article 85 of the Law of Ukraine “On Civil Service”. This is a typical personnel order by the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine regarding the dismissal of a civil servant of category “A” (higher corps of civil service) after the completion of the term for which they were appointed.
On Certain Issues of Appointment and Payment of Monetary Compensation for the Cost of One-time Natural Assistance “Baby Package”
The resolution regulates the procedure for appointing and paying monetary compensation instead of a “baby package”. Compensation is provided to parents of a newborn child or other legal representatives (guardians, foster parents, etc.) in the amount of 3 subsistence minimums for children under 6 years old. The document structure includes the main procedure for compensation assignment.Translation of the first text:
Regulations, transitional provisions regarding the continuation of previous mechanisms until the end of 2025, and amendments to related Cabinet of Ministers resolutions. Key innovations – the possibility of receiving compensation through any authorized bank (previously only through PrivatBank) and integration with the “eMalyatko” service. Key provisions for use:
– Application for compensation can be made within 12 months from the child’s date of birth
– Funds are transferred to a special account and can only be used to purchase children’s goods in designated stores
– Funds unused within a year are returned to the budget
– Compensation is not assigned in case of receiving a natural “baby package” or the child’s death
Translation of the second text:
Separate Opinion (Concurring) of the Constitutional Court of Ukraine Judge Oleh Pervomaisky in the case of the constitutional complaint by Petro Fedorovych Kontorskyi regarding the compliance with the Constitution of Ukraine (constitutionality) of subparagraph 7 of paragraph 1 of part two of Article 4, part one of Article 8 of the Law of Ukraine “On Court Fees” (regarding access to the cassation instance in civil proceedings)
The separate opinion of CCU Judge Pervomaisky concerns the decision on the constitutionality of the provisions of the Law of Ukraine ‘On Court Fees’ regarding access to the cassation court. The CCU found unconstitutional the provision on the amount of court fee for filing a cassation complaint. Structurally, the document consists of three main parts: 1) description of the CCU decision; 2) analysis of court access and court fee issues; 3) conclusions regarding the court’s discretionary powers. The CCU postponed the invalidation of the unconstitutional provision for 6 months.
Key provisions:
– The amount of court fee must ensure a fair balance between public interest (financing justice) and private interest (ability to access court)
– The court retains the right to postpone/defer court fee payment at its discretion
– The law must contain a procedure for determining the fee rate that is proportionate for all categories of plaintiffs
Translation of the third text:
On Amendments to the Order of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine dated December 30, 2024 No. 2197
This order of the Ministry of Health introduces technical changes to the previous order No. 2197 dated 30.12.2024. Most changes concern correction of grammatical word forms, punctuation, and paragraph numbering. Structurally, the order consists of 4 main points, with the first point containing 7 sub-points with detailed amendments to the text of the previous order. The remaining points relate to organizational issues of registration, publication, and entry into force of the order. Among the substantive amendments, one can note the exclusion of sub-point 1.7 from Appendix 7 and renumbering of subsequent sub-points, as well as replacing the wording ‘accredited healthcare facilities of II and III levels’ with ‘healthcare facilities’ in the relevant sections of the document.
Translation of the fourth text:
Separate Opinion (Concurring) of the Constitutional Court of Ukraine Judge Vasyl Lemak regarding the Decision of the Constitutional Court of Ukraine in the case of the constitutional complaint by Artur Volodymyrovych Boyarov concerning the compliance with the Constitution of Ukraine (constitutionality) of the first paragraph of part five of Article 380 of the Customs Code of Ukraine (regarding the protection of Ukraine’s customs interests)
The separate opinion of CCU Judge Vasyl Lemak concerns the methodology for assessing the constitutionality of human rights restrictions using the example of a customs case.
