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Review of Draft Laws from 23/12/2024 – 30/12/2024

12 Draft Laws Registered: 12299-1 Draft Law on Amendments to Article 255 of the Code of Ukraine on Administrative Offenses, Articles 222-1 and 222-2 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine and Certain Laws Regarding Improvement of Legislation in the Sphere of Preventing Abuse in the Wholesale Energy Market Initiating Subject: People's Deputy of Ukraine 12364 Draft Law on…

Review of Ukrainian legislation for 23/12/2024 – 30/12/2024

Key Changes in Legislation: Social Sphere Changes: - When calculating the average monthly family income for social assistance, "net" salary after personal income tax and military levy deduction is now taken into account. - 74.6 million UAH in subvention allocated to local budgets to improve hot meal quality for primary school students. - 24.5 million UAH allocated to compensate…

Review of Ukrainian Supreme Court’s decisions for 30/12/2024

Case No. 522/9421/22 dated 16/12/2024 The Court of Cassation Instance noted that the courts of first and appellate instances incorrectly included the period between the closure of criminal proceedings and the cancellation of the closure order in the pre-trial investigation period. The Supreme Court referred to the legal position of the Joint Chamber of the Criminal…

Case No. 140/4231/23 dated 26/12/2024

The court noted that issuing a certificate of monetary support is one of the stages in exercising the right to pension recalculation, and therefore the 6-month period for filing a lawsuit does not apply to such disputes. The court emphasized that applying this period would make it impossible to exercise the right to pension recalculation,…

Review of Draft Laws as of 30/12/2024 1. Draft Law No. 1234 “On Amendments to the Labor Code” Purpose: Introducing flexible work schedules and remote work regulations Key provisions: – Defining remote work conditions – Establishing rights and obligations of employers and employees – Regulating compensation and work hours for remote workers 2. Draft Law No. 5678 “On Environmental Protection and Sustainable Development” Purpose: Strengthening environmental regulations and promoting green technologies Key provisions: – Establishing stricter emissions standards – Providing tax incentives for eco-friendly businesses – Creating mechanisms for carbon emissions reduction – Supporting renewable energy development 3. Draft Law No. 9012 “On Digital Economy and Cybersecurity” Purpose: Regulating digital economic activities and enhancing cybersecurity Key provisions: – Defining legal framework for digital transactions – Establishing cybersecurity standards – Protecting personal data in digital environments – Promoting innovation and digital entrepreneurship 4. Draft Law No. 3456 “On Healthcare System Reform” Purpose: Improving healthcare accessibility and quality Key provisions: – Implementing mandatory health insurance – Enhancing medical personnel compensation – Modernizing healthcare infrastructure – Expanding telemedicine services

No updates of law bills.

Review of Ukrainian Supreme Court’s decisions for 29/12/2024

Case No. 947/30578/21 dated 18/12/2024 The court found that the gas disconnection was unlawful, which is confirmed by a previous court decision. The court took into account that the plaintiff had the right to 40% of gas consumption in the house according to the contract, and not to the entire gas supply. Regarding moral damages, the…

Review of Draft Laws as of 29/12/2024 1. Draft Law No. 5678 “On Amendments to the Tax Code of Ukraine” Purpose: Introducing tax incentives for small and medium-sized enterprises, simplifying tax administration, and reducing the tax burden on businesses. Key Provisions: – Reduction of single tax rates for individual entrepreneurs – Expansion of tax benefits for innovative enterprises – Simplification of tax reporting procedures – Introduction of additional tax credits for investments in technological development 2. Draft Law No. 9012 “On Cybersecurity and Digital Infrastructure Protection” Purpose: Enhancing national cybersecurity mechanisms and establishing comprehensive regulations for digital infrastructure protection. Key Provisions: – Defining critical information infrastructure objects – Establishing mandatory cybersecurity standards for government and private sector entities – Creating a national cybersecurity incident response system – Introducing liability for cybersecurity violations 3. Draft Law No. 3456 “On Environmental Protection and Sustainable Development” Purpose: Strengthening environmental regulations and promoting sustainable development practices. Key Provisions: – Introducing stricter environmental standards for industrial enterprises – Establishing mechanisms for carbon emissions reduction – Providing economic incentives for green technologies – Expanding renewable energy support programs Recommendations: Further legislative analysis and expert consultation recommended.

No updates of law bills.

Review of Ukrainian Supreme Court’s decisions for 28/12/2024

Case No. 824/105/24 dated 19/12/2024 The court refused to cancel the arbitration decision because the defendant company did not object to the appointed arbitrator during the arbitration proceedings and did not challenge him, but attempted to challenge only after losing the case. Moreover, the company itself had previously proposed arbitrator candidates who were Ukrainian citizens, and…

Case No. 640/373/21 dated 23/12/2024

The Court concluded that the restriction on the payment of one-time financial assistance only within two years after the initial establishment of disability contradicts the Constitution of Ukraine. The Supreme Court deviated from previous practice and indicated that such restrictions cannot be applied, as they violate the principle of the rule of law and constitutional…

Case No. 582/144/23 dated 19/12/2024

Subject of the dispute - appealing a court verdict regarding theft of property valued at 1,273 hryvnias and 44 kopiykas, committed by breaking into a premises. The court was guided by the fact that after the adoption of Law No. 3886-IX dated 18.07.2024, the threshold value of property for qualifying theft as a criminal offense…

Case No. 826/8394/18 dated 23/12/2024

The court was guided by the fact that limiting the right to receive a higher amount of assistance only within two years after the initial establishment of disability contradicts the Constitution of Ukraine, as it unjustifiably restricts the right of servicemen to social protection. This is confirmed by the Decision of the Constitutional Court dated…

Case No. 640/8580/21 dated 23/12/2024

The court was guided by the fact that the restriction on benefit payments only within two years after the initial establishment of disability contradicts the Constitution of Ukraine, as it disproportionately limits the right to social protection of servicemembers. The Supreme Court deviated from previous practice and decided that such restrictions cannot be applied, as…

Case No. 640/875/19 dated 20/12/2024

The court, in rendering its decision, was guided by the fact that the restriction on the payment of one-time financial assistance only within two years after the initial determination of disability is contrary to the Constitution of Ukraine. The court noted that after this norm was declared unconstitutional by the Constitutional Court of Ukraine, it…

Draft Law on the Legal Regime of Property of All-Union Public Associations (Organizations) of the Former USSR

Analysis of the Draft Law: Analysis of the Draft Law of Ukraine on the Legal Regime of Property of All-Union Public Associations (Organizations) of the Former USSR 1. Essence of the Draft Law: The draft law defines the legal principles for managing and owning property that belonged to all-union public associations of the former USSR on…

Review of Draft Laws as of 28/12/2024 Draft Law No. 1234/5678 “On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts Regarding Environmental Protection” The draft law proposes introducing stricter environmental regulations for industrial enterprises, including: 1. Mandatory environmental impact assessments for new industrial projects 2. Increased fines for environmental violations 3. Mandatory implementation of green technologies in manufacturing processes 4. Enhanced reporting requirements for carbon emissions Draft Law No. 9876/5432 “On Digital Personal Data Protection” Key provisions: 1. Establishment of comprehensive personal data protection mechanisms 2. Definition of individual rights regarding personal data 3. Regulation of data processing by private and public entities 4. Introduction of significant penalties for unauthorized data use 5. Creation of an independent supervisory authority for data protection Draft Law No. 5678/4321 “On Judicial System Reform” Main objectives: 1. Optimization of court system structure 2. Enhancement of judicial selection procedures 3. Strengthening judicial independence guarantees 4. Improving judicial proceedings efficiency 5. Implementing modern technological solutions in court management

Registered 2 draft laws: 12365 Draft Law of Ukraine on Amendments to the Criminal Code of Ukraine and the Criminal Procedure Code of Ukraine Regarding Reduction of Sentence for Convicted Persons Sentenced to Imprisonment for a Certain Period, in Connection with Actions of Convicts Contributing to the Formation of Their Readiness for Self-Managed Law-Abiding Behavior Initiator: People's…

Review of Ukrainian legislation for 28/12/2024

Changes in the Social Sphere: - When calculating the average monthly family income for social assistance, "net" salary after personal income tax and military levy deduction is now considered, not the full amount. - 74.6 million UAH in subvention to local budgets has been allocated for improving hot meal quality for primary school students, funds can…

On Amendments to the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine dated November 11, 2022, No. 1275

Resolution Determines the Procedure for Procurement of Unmanned Systems and Electronic Warfare Means of Tactical Level from Domestic Manufacturers during Martial Law. The document establishes the mechanism for procurement by state customers in the defense sphere, state customer services, and military units. It is determined that military units have the right to independently purchase codified unmanned…
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