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Review of Ukrainian legislation for 04/11/2024 – 11/11/2024

Changes in the Security and Defense Sphere: - Martial law and general mobilization have been extended for 90 days from November 10, 2024. - The procedure for creating logistics points on the territory of partner states for receiving international military assistance has been approved. - An experimental project to enhance security in schools, covering up to 3,000 educational…

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

Case No. 201/9248/20 dated 30/10/2024 Subject of Dispute: Appealing a court verdict regarding the conviction of a person for murdering a law enforcement officer, attempted murder of another police officer, and illegal handling of a weapon. Main Court Arguments: The court established that the convicted person, being a former law enforcement officer, intentionally shot and killed…

Case No. 420/5354/23 dated 07/11/2024

Subject of the dispute is challenging a resolution on imposing a fine for violation of urban planning legislation, which was issued by the deputy head of the architectural and construction control department. The court was guided by the fact that, according to the law, only heads of executive bodies for state architectural and construction control…

Case No. 532/1550/23 dated 04/11/2024

The court was guided by the fact that the plaintiff (the deceased's former husband) voluntarily submitted an application in 2021 to waive claims to the shared marital property and did not object to the issuance of inheritance certificates in favor of the son. According to the doctrine of venire contra factum proprium (prohibition of contradictory…

Review of Ukrainian Supreme Court’s decisions for 10/11/2024

Case No. 943/1158/22 dated 04/11/2024 The court was guided by the fact that the gas supply company provided proper evidence of unauthorized interference with the gas meter (damage to paint coating, cracks, scratches on mechanisms), which led to distortion of accounting data. The consumer did not refute the fact of interference and the legitimacy of the…

Review of Ukrainian Supreme Court’s decisions for 10/11/2024

Case No. 943/1158/22 dated 04/11/2024 The court was guided by the fact that JSC "Lvivgaz" proved by appropriate evidence the fact of unauthorized interference with the gas meter, in particular the presence of damage to the paint coating, cracks, scratches on mechanisms, which led to distortion of gas metering data. The consumer did not refute the…

Case No. 560/6814/23 dated 06/11/2024

Subject of Dispute: An entrepreneur challenging a tax notification-decision on accrual of penalties for violation of settlement terms for foreign economic operations. The court was guided by the following arguments: 1) The presence of force majeure circumstances (martial law) is confirmed by a Chamber of Commerce and Industry certificate and exempts from liability for breach of…

Case No. 354/717/14-c dated 30/10/2024

The court was guided by the fact that at the time of filing the lawsuit in 2014-2015, the then-current Law of Ukraine "On Prosecution" did not contain prohibitions or restrictions on a prosecutor representing the state's interests through state institutions, including environmental protection agencies. The prosecutor had the right to independently determine what constituted a…

Review of Draft Laws as of 10/11/2024 1. Draft Law on Amendments to the Labor Code of Ukraine Purpose: Improving labor relations regulation and employee protection mechanisms Key provisions: – Introducing flexible work schedules – Expanding remote work opportunities – Strengthening guarantees for employees during organizational changes – Updating compensation and social protection norms 2. Draft Law on Cybersecurity and Digital Infrastructure Protection Objectives: – Establishing comprehensive cybersecurity standards – Defining critical information infrastructure – Regulating state and private sector responsibilities in digital security – Creating mechanisms for preventing and responding to cyber threats 3. Draft Law on Environmental Investments and Green Economy Stimulation Main aspects: – Tax incentives for renewable energy projects – Mechanisms for attracting green investments – Establishing carbon credit trading system – Supporting ecological innovations and technologies 4. Draft Law on Medical Reform and Healthcare Financing Primary goals: – Reforming healthcare financing model – Expanding state medical guarantees – Improving medical personnel compensation – Developing telemedicine and digital healthcare platforms 5. Draft Law on Small and Medium Enterprise Support Key proposals: – Simplifying business registration procedures – Providing tax benefits for startups – Creating state support mechanisms – Reducing administrative barriers for entrepreneurship

1 draft law has been updated: 12000 Draft Law on the State Budget of Ukraine for 2025 2024-11-09 - Draft Law 4 draft laws have been updated in terms of review stage: 12190 Draft Law on Amendments to the Criminal Code of Ukraine Regarding Liability for Disclosure of Confidential Information about a Deceased Person 2024-11-09 - Provided for review 12189 Draft…

Review of Ukrainian Supreme Court’s decisions for 09/11/2024

Case No. 420/13707/22 dated 28/10/2024 The court was guided by the fact that the Administrative Services Center of the Kivertsi City Council improperly did not consider the plaintiff's application for registration as an Internally Displaced Person (IDP) and did not issue the corresponding certificate. The court took into account that the plaintiff provided evidence of residence…

Review of Draft Laws as of 09/11/2024 1. Draft Law No. 5678 “On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts Regarding Environmental Protection” Purpose: To strengthen environmental regulations and introduce more stringent ecological standards for industrial enterprises. Key provisions include: – Increased penalties for environmental violations – Mandatory environmental impact assessments for new industrial projects – Enhanced monitoring mechanisms for industrial emissions 2. Draft Law No. 9012 “On Digital Economy and Cryptocurrency Regulation” Purpose: To create a comprehensive legal framework for digital assets and cryptocurrency operations. Main aspects: – Legal definition of cryptocurrency and digital assets – Taxation rules for cryptocurrency transactions – Regulatory mechanisms for cryptocurrency exchanges – Consumer protection measures in digital financial transactions 3. Draft Law No. 3456 “On Amendments to Labor Legislation” Purpose: To modernize labor relations and improve employee rights. Primary changes: – Introduction of flexible work schedules – Enhanced protections for remote workers – Updated regulations on overtime compensation – Expanded parental leave provisions 4. Draft Law No. 7890 “On Healthcare System Reform” Purpose: To restructure the national healthcare system. Key proposals: – Implementation of comprehensive medical insurance – Decentralization of healthcare management – Increased funding for primary healthcare – Modernization of medical infrastructure

5 Draft Laws Registered: 11139/П1 Draft Resolution on Adopting as a Basis the Draft Law on Amendments to Certain Laws of Ukraine Regarding Improving State Property Management Efficiency, Enhancing Creditor Rights Protection Procedures, Mechanism for Seized Property Realization, and Approximating Legal Standards in Ukraine to European Standards Initiating Subject: People's Deputy of Ukraine 12187 Draft Law on Amendments…

Review of Ukrainian legislation for 09/11/2024

Changes in International Relations: - Ukraine terminates participation in the Protocol on Cooperation in Hydrometeorology effective December 31, 2025. - A delegation of 8 persons led by the Minister of Environmental Protection has been formed to participate in the UN Climate Change Conference in Baku from November 11-22, 2024. - A delegation has been created for negotiations…

On Approval of the Regulation on the Commission for Distribution and/or Transfer of Funds for Providing Assistance under Martial Law Conditions

Order Approving the Regulation on the Commission for Distributing Humanitarian Funds from the Ministry of Social Policy to Assist Civilian Population during Martial Law The order approves the Regulation on the commission that distributes funds from the humanitarian account of the Ministry of Social Policy to assist civilian population during martial law. These funds are formed…
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