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…
The case concerns the failure of Russian authorities to adequately respond to and investigate incidents where personal data of three LGBTI individuals was disclosed without their consent on social media platforms in a discriminatory and homophobic context. The European Court of Human Rights found that Russia violated Article 14 (prohibition of discrimination) in conjunction with…
No new decisions were published today
Registered 2 draft bills:
12466 Draft Resolution on the Agenda of the Thirteenth Session of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine of the Ninth Convocation
Initiating Subject: People's Deputy of Ukraine
12465 Draft Resolution on the Legislative Work Plan of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine for 2025
Initiating Subject: People's Deputy of Ukraine
Accompanying documents updated in 41 draft bills:
12449 Draft…
Here's a concise review of the key legal acts:
1. Customs Regulation Amendment
The regulation extends customs simplifications to accessories of musical instruments when carried together by travelers. Both instruments and accessories now receive the same treatment for temporary admission, export, re-export, and free circulation procedures. The changes apply to both EU and non-EU residents.
2. Mediterranean…