This order approves a new Procedure and Conditions for Insurance in Maritime Transport, which regulates 4 main insurance areas:
Shipowner's liability for passenger life/health damage
Carrier's liability for damage to passengers, baggage, cargo, and third parties
Maritime shipowner's liability
Insurance of water transport vehicles
Structurally, the document consists of 11 sections that detail:
Procedure for concluding insurance…
The Order introduces amendments to the Procedure for Determining the Type of Penitentiary Institution for Convicted Persons and Their Transfer, introducing a new mechanism for responding to complaints about inadequate detention conditions. The document supplements Section IV of the Procedure with a new paragraph 7, which regulates the procedure for transferring convicted persons to other…
Order Amending the Internal Regulations of Penal Institutions and Detention Centers, Expanding the Rights of Convicted and Detained Persons Regarding Appropriate Detention Conditions
The order introduces amendments to the internal regulations of penal institutions and detention centers, expanding the rights of convicted and detained persons concerning appropriate detention conditions. Structurally, the order consists of two main…
The order establishes criteria for identifying institutions that are crucial in the provision of free legal aid during a special period. The document is adopted within the framework of legislation on mobilization preparation. The order consists of a main part and an appendix with criteria. It replaces the previous order dated March 28, 2023, with…
Separate Opinion of Constitutional Court of Ukraine Judge Vasyl Lemak Regarding the Methodology for Assessing the Constitutionality of Human Rights Restrictions on the Example of Customs Legislation.
The judge proposes a new algorithm for assessing the constitutionality of state interference in human rights:
First, it is necessary to check whether the essence (core) of the right has…
No new decisions were published today
Case No. 444/2070/20 dated 28/01/2025
The court of cassation instance found that the appellate court approached the case formally - did not properly analyze all evidence and arguments of the prosecutor, in particular regarding contradictions in expert conclusions. The appellate court also assessed the expert's testimony without examining the audio recording of the court session or…
The cassation instance court established that the appellate court did not properly verify the defendant's arguments regarding the incorrectness of the plaintiff's calculation of inflation losses and 3% per annum after replacing projected volumes with actual ones. In particular, the issue of the legitimacy of accruing these payments on advance payments after signing the service…
2 draft laws have been registered:
13001 Draft Law on Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of Ukraine Regarding Strengthening Prevention and Counteraction of Anti-Semitism
Initiator: People's Deputy of Ukraine
13002 Draft Law on Amendments to Article 12 of the Law of Ukraine "On Limited and Additional Liability Societies" Regarding Ensuring the Possibility of Creating Additional Capital by the…
Here's a concise review of the legal acts:
1. Poultry Import Restrictions
The EU has modified import rules for poultry and poultry products from Canada, UK, and US due to bird flu outbreaks. The changes suspend imports from newly affected zones while reauthorizing imports from areas where the disease has been contained.
2. Greek Bluefin Tuna Fishing…
This judgment concerns a dispute between Poland and the European Commission regarding penalty payments imposed by the Court of Justice of the EU. Here are the key points: 1. The case relates to Poland's failure to comply with interim measures ordered by the Court of Justice regarding Poland's judicial reforms. The Court had ordered Poland…
This is a Commission Implementing Regulation amending Annex I to Regulation (EU) 2023/594 regarding special disease control measures for African swine fever (ASF). The regulation updates the restricted zones I, II and III in various EU member states where special disease control measures for ASF need to be applied. The main changes are related to…
Livestock Development Concept until 2033
The strategy for livestock development in Ukraine until 2033 has been approved. A priority development option has been chosen through supporting agricultural enterprises and small farms. Annual financing of 2.9 billion UAH from the state budget and 4.5 billion UAH in international assistance is envisaged.
Changes to the eHealth System
The…
Decree Extending Martial Law in Ukraine for 90 Days
The Decree continues the martial law in Ukraine for 90 days from 05:30 on February 8, 2025, in connection with the ongoing large-scale armed aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine. The decision was made based on the proposal of the National Security and Defense Council in…
Decree Extending the Term of General Mobilization in Ukraine for 90 Days from February 8, 2025. This is another decree in a series of decrees on extending mobilization, adopted every 90 days since the beginning of the full-scale invasion. Structurally, the decree consists of two points: the first amends Article 3 of the initial Decree…
This Law approves the Decree of the President of Ukraine on the extension of martial law in Ukraine. The decision is made in accordance with the constitutional powers of the Verkhovna Rada and the Law 'On the Legal Regime of Martial Law'. The structure of the law is simple and consists of two articles: the…
This Law approves the Decree of the President of Ukraine regarding the extension of the general mobilization period in Ukraine. The Law enters into force on February 8, 2025. The structure of the law is simple and consists of only two articles: the first approves the relevant Presidential Decree, the second determines the procedure for…
Resolution Amending the List of Goods and Services Whose Value as Charitable Aid Is Not Included in Taxable Income of Individuals
The document is structurally composed of two parts: a concise operative part and a comprehensive annex containing an updated list of goods and services. Compared to the previous version, the list has been significantly expanded…
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…