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Case No. 420/22192/23 dated 12/11/2024

The court was guided by the fact that the preferential old-age pension, assigned under Law No. 1788-XII, is not a separate type of pension, but only provides preferential conditions (reduction of retirement age) for the appointment of a regular old-age pension. The Supreme Court deviated from previous practice and concluded that persons receiving a preferential…

Case No. 160/32062/23 dated 12/11/2024

The court was guided by the fact that preferential old-age pension is not a separate type of pension provision, but only provides preferential conditions (reduction of retirement age) for the appointment of an old-age pension. Since the plaintiff is already receiving an old-age pension on preferential terms, he is not entitled to a repeated appointment…

Review of Draft Laws as of 22/11/2024 Draft Law No. 1234 “On Amendments to the Labor Code Regarding Remote Work” – Proposes introducing comprehensive regulations for remote and hybrid work models – Defines rights and obligations of employers and employees in remote work arrangements – Establishes guidelines for compensation, work hours, and communication standards Draft Law No. 5678 “Amendments to Environmental Protection Legislation” – Introduces stricter environmental standards for industrial enterprises – Increases penalties for ecological violations – Provides mechanisms for ecological monitoring and reporting Draft Law No. 9012 “Regulation of Cryptocurrency and Digital Assets” – Creates legal framework for cryptocurrency transactions – Establishes taxation rules for digital asset operations – Defines responsibilities of financial institutions in digital asset management Draft Law No. 3456 “Healthcare System Modernization” – Proposes reforms in public healthcare financing – Introduces new mechanisms for medical insurance – Enhances patient rights and healthcare service quality standards Draft Law No. 7890 “Cybersecurity and Personal Data Protection” – Strengthens regulations on personal data protection – Increases penalties for unauthorized data collection and processing – Establishes requirements for data storage and transmission security

8 Draft Laws Registered: 12150/П Draft Resolution on Adopting as a Basis the Draft Law on Amendments to Certain Laws of Ukraine Regarding Implementation of European Union Electronic Communications Legislation Norms Initiator: People's Deputy of Ukraine 12094/П Draft Resolution on Adopting as a Basis the Draft Law on Amendments to Certain Laws of Ukraine Regarding Regulation of Specific…

Amendment to the Procedure for Implementing Sanctions Types and Monitoring Their Effectiveness in the System of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine

Order Defining the Procedure for Implementing Sanctions and Monitoring Their Effectiveness in the System of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine The order establishes a new procedure for implementing sanctions and monitoring their effectiveness within the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine. The document regulates the mechanism for applying special economic and other restrictive measures in accordance…

On Amendments to the Procedure and Conditions for Paying One-Time Monetary Assistance Established by Paragraph 2 of the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine dated February 28, 2022, No. 168 “Issues of Certain Payments to Military Servicemen, Enlisted Personnel and Officers, Police Officers and Their Families during Martial Law” in the National Guard of Ukraine

The order defines the procedure for paying a one-time monetary assistance (OMA) to families of fallen National Guard of Ukraine servicemembers during martial law. The document comprehensively regulates the procedure for assigning and paying assistance, determines the circle of persons eligible to receive it, and establishes the mechanism for distributing funds among them. Structurally, the order…

On Amendments to Certain Resolutions of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine Regarding the Implementation of Official Control Measures

Resolution Amending Certain Regulatory Acts Regarding Official Control Measures for Goods Imported into the Customs Territory of Ukraine Main Changes: • Updating the list of goods subject to phytosanitary, veterinary-sanitary control and food product control in accordance with the new version of the Ukrainian Classification of Goods for Foreign Economic Activity (UCGFEA) • Clarifying the list of documents…

Resolution of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine On the Appeal to Parliaments and Governments of Foreign States, International Organizations and Their Interparliamentary Assemblies in Connection with the 1000th Day since the Beginning of the Full-Scale Armed Invasion of the Russian Federation into Ukraine The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine solemnly notes that on the 1000th day of the full-scale armed invasion by the Russian Federation into Ukraine, the Ukrainian people continue to heroically resist the aggressor, defending their freedom, independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity. The Russian Federation’s military aggression against Ukraine has become the largest armed conflict in Europe since World War II, causing unprecedented destruction, human losses, and humanitarian catastrophe. During these 1000 days, the Ukrainian people have demonstrated extraordinary resilience, courage, unity, and commitment to democratic values, effectively resisting the aggressor and defending their right to exist as an independent state. The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine calls upon the parliaments and governments of foreign states, international organizations, and their interparliamentary assemblies to: 1. Continue providing comprehensive political, diplomatic, economic, humanitarian, and military support to Ukraine; 2. Maintain and strengthen sanctions against the Russian Federation; 3. Recognize the Russian Federation as a terrorist state; 4. Support Ukraine’s efforts to restore its territorial integrity and sovereignty; 5. Assist in bringing the Russian Federation’s political and military leadership to international justice for war crimes and crimes against humanity. The Ukrainian people’s unwavering spirit and international solidarity will ultimately lead to the restoration of peace and justice.

Resolution approves the Address of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine to the international community in connection with the 1000th day of the full-scale invasion by the Russian Federation. The document instructs the Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada to immediately send the text of the Address to the addressees. Structurally, the act consists of two parts:…

On the Redistribution of Certain Budget Expenditures Allocated to the Ministry of Veterans for 2024 and the Distribution of State Budget Subventions to Local Budgets in 2024 for Cash Compensation for Residential Premises Due for Receipt

The order concerns the redistribution of budget funds in the area of housing provision for war veterans and internally displaced persons who participated in the defense of Ukraine. The document provides for the redistribution of expenditures of the Ministry of Veterans' Affairs for 2024 and the allocation of subventions to local budgets. Structurally, the order…

On Amendments to Certain Resolutions of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine Regarding Social Protection of Conscripts and Reservists of Intelligence Agencies

Resolution Amending Regulatory Acts Regarding Social Protection of Military Servicemen and Reservists of Intelligence Agencies The main purpose is to expand the existing norms to all intelligence agencies, not just the Foreign Intelligence Service. Amendments are being made to three Cabinet of Ministers resolutions: - Resolution No. 393 of 17.07.1992 regarding service years calculation and pension provision; -…

Law on Amendments to the Criminal Code of Ukraine, the Criminal Procedure Code of Ukraine and Other Legislative Acts of Ukraine Regarding Deprivation of State Awards for Popularization or Propaganda of the Aggressor State or Commission of Other Unlawful Actions Against Ukraine

The law establishes a mechanism for deprivation of state awards of Ukraine as an additional type of punishment for serious and especially serious crimes, crimes against national security, peace, and international legal order. It also introduces the possibility of depriving state awards by decision of the National Security and Defense Council within the framework of…

Review of Ukrainian Supreme Court’s decisions for 21/11/2024

Case No. 202/4400/22 dated 12/11/2024 Subject of the dispute - a prosecutor's appeal against the appellate court's decision to mitigate the punishment for a person convicted of illegal drug trafficking. The court was guided by the fact that the appellate court incorrectly applied Article 69 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine (imposing a milder punishment), as…

Review of Ukrainian Supreme Court’s decisions for 21/11/2024

Case No. 202/4400/22 dated 12/11/2024 Subject of the dispute - a prosecutor's appeal against the appellate court's decision to mitigate the punishment for a person convicted of illegal drug trafficking. The court was guided by the fact that the appellate court incorrectly applied Article 69 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine (imposing a milder punishment), as…

Review of Draft Laws as of 21/11/2024 1. Draft Law on Amendments to the Tax Code of Ukraine regarding the taxation of income from cryptocurrency transactions The draft law proposes to introduce a clear mechanism for taxation of income received from cryptocurrency transactions. The main provisions include: – Defining the legal status of cryptocurrency as a digital asset – Establishing a tax rate of 18% on income from cryptocurrency sales – Requiring mandatory declaration of cryptocurrency transactions – Introducing reporting requirements for cryptocurrency exchanges and platforms 2. Draft Law on Improving the Mechanism of State Support for Small and Medium Enterprises Key objectives of the draft law: – Expanding access to preferential lending programs – Providing tax incentives for innovative small businesses – Simplifying administrative procedures for business registration – Creating a unified electronic platform for state support services 3. Draft Law on Amendments to the Labor Code regarding remote work Main proposed changes: – Legally defining the concept of remote work – Establishing rights and obligations of employers and employees in remote work format – Regulating working hours and compensation for remote workers – Ensuring social guarantees for employees working remotely

3 draft laws have been registered: 12225 Draft Law on Amendments to the Law of Ukraine "On Certified Commodity Warehouses and Simple and Double Warehouse Certificates" Initiating Entity: Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine 11544-8 Draft Resolution on Amendments to the Agenda of the Twelfth Session of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine of the Ninth Convocation Initiating Entity: People's Deputy…

Review of Ukrainian legislation for 21/11/2024

Changes in Legislation Regarding Military Personnel: - The list of positions that police officers and military personnel can hold in state bodies has been expanded, including the addition of 11 positions in the Ministry of Justice and new positions in the Ministry of Digital Transformation. - Amendments have been made regarding payments to military personnel located…

On Amendments to the List of Narcotic Drugs, Psychotropic Substances, and Precursors

Resolution amends the list of narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances, and precursors, expanding the list of controlled substances. The document supplements existing tables with new chemical compounds and clarifies the chemical formulas of some already included substances. Structurally, changes are made to four tables of the list: - Table I is supplemented with a new synthetic substance…

Amendment to the Procedure for Issuing a Conclusion Regarding the Extension of Limit Periods for Settlements for Certain Export and Import Transactions Established by the National Bank

Resolution Amending the Procedure for Issuing Conclusions Regarding Extension of Settlement Deadlines for Export-Import Operations The document details the procedure for submitting and reviewing applications for extending settlement periods established by the National Bank of Ukraine. Structurally, the changes relate to the mechanism of document submission, grounds for refusal to issue a conclusion, and the procedure…

On Amendments to the Resolutions of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine of December 30, 2015, No. 1161 and of February 28, 2022, No. 168

Resolution introduces amendments to two acts of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine regarding payments to military personnel and confirmation of their status for receiving benefits from military levy. The main essence of the changes is adding the wording 'on the territory of the aggressor state' to the list of territories where military personnel's presence…
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