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Ukrainian legislation continues to evolve with significant changes aimed at strengthening the rule of law through enhanced criminal liability measures. Recent proposals and laws have broadened the scope of individuals subject to criminal penalties for illicit enrichment, with Ukrainian MPs advocating for the inclusion of additional categories of officials. This move aligns with global standards for combating corruption and ensuring transparency.

A government initiative is also underway to address fraudulent activities by officials. This includes verifying fake disability claims, which, if confirmed, could lead to criminal proceedings. In light of the ongoing security challenges, there has also been a notable increase in the criminal liability for acts that compromise the safety of military personnel and volunteers, illustrating the state's commitment to protecting those on the front lines.

Furthermore, the increasing penalties for mobilization avoidance and the reinstitution of criminal charges for inaccurate asset declarations highlight a systematic tightening of legal accountability. These legislative reforms reflect Ukraine's ongoing efforts to uphold integrity and lawfulness amid complex socio-political dynamics.

Notably, enhanced penalties now also cover offenses like drunk driving and illegal border crossing, showing a broadened scope of criminal liability intended to ensure public safety and order. As Ukraine continues to navigate both domestic and international challenges, these legal measures are crucial in stabilizing the nation and upholding democratic values.
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VR approves law on compensation for loss of property in TOT Rada is proposed to expand range of persons subject to criminal liability for illicit enrichment Ukrainian MPs have initiated a draft law that would expand the list of persons who may be subject to criminal liability for illicit enrichment. 3 251 19

ДБР Working group to be set up to verify diagnoses of officials, fake disability will be subject to criminal liability - SBI If the inspection confirms that the official has issued a fake disability, this will be the basis for opening criminal proceedings. 9 739 82

Скільки військових авто підпалили від початку року About 300 military and volunteer vehicles have been burned since beginning of year The Verkhovna Rada is proposed to increase criminal liability for setting fire to the cars of military and volunteers. 1 585 21

мобілізація Fines of up to UAH 204 thousand and imprisonment: Government proposes to toughen liability for mobilization avoidance The Cabinet of Ministers proposes that the Rada consider a draft law to increase liability for war crimes. 34 858 145 Previously in trend: mobilization

полонені In Russia, it is proposed to give up to 10 years in prison for surrender and refusal to participate in hostilities Currently, there is no responsibility for refusing to participate in hostilities. 10 708 50 Previously in trend: War

Ukraine restores criminal liability for inaccurate declaration Ukraine restores criminal liability for inaccurate declaration The Verkhovna Rada has reinstated criminal liability for declaring incomplete data and failure to submit a declaration, in particular, introducing a restriction of freedom for up to two years, if the declared information differs from the reliable one in the amount of more than 4,000 living wages for able-bodied persons. 19 808 92 Previously in trend: Constitutional Court

Rada criminalizes drunk driving, offenders to be fined between $600-1,800, - deputy interior minister Rada criminalizes drunk driving, offenders to be fined between $600-1,800, - deputy interior minister Today, Nov. 22, the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine passed the bill introducing criminal responsibility and substantial fines for drunk driving. 11 113 187 Society

Rada criminalizes illegal border crossing Rada criminalizes illegal border crossing The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine adopted the law on amendments to the Criminal Code of Ukraine regarding liability for illegal crossing of the state border. 9 911 67 Incidents

Interior Minister Avakov announces crackdown on smugglers: "Budget to get additional $4 billion" Interior Minister Avakov announces crackdown on smugglers: "Budget to get additional $4 billion" Ukraine’s Minister of Internal Affairs Arsen Avakov believes smuggling should be criminalized again. 29 569 135 Incidents

Ukraine’s top prosecutor vows to punish those who helped Saakashvili enter country last September regardless of their status Ukraine’s top prosecutor vows to punish those who helped Saakashvili enter country last September regardless of their status Ukraine’s Prosecutor General Yurii Lutsenko says that if evidence found that certain MPs assisted Rukh Novykh Syl party leader Mikheil Saakashvili to illegally enter the country by crossing the state border in September 2017, he will request the parliament to strip them of immunity. 72 595 381 Previously in trend: Saakashvili deprived of Ukrainian citizenship Saakashvili breached across border

саакашвили Prosecutor General's Office found no cases featuring Saakashvili as suspect or defendant. DOCUMENT (in Ukrainian) The Prosecutor General's Office of Ukraine (PGO) has found no criminal proceedings against former Odesa governor Mikheil Saakashvili that would feature him as a suspect of a defendant. 26 870 145 Previously in trend: Saakashvili deprived of Ukrainian citizenship

садовый Lviv Mayor Sadovyi faces dismissal and criminal prosecution, - Lutsenko Lviv Mayor Andrii Sadovyi faces dismissal from his post and criminal liability on suspicion of negligence that led to death of several people. 127 970 604 Society

гпу Kyiv Regional Prosecutor's Office to probe use of force by MP Pashynskyi, - PGO The case into brawl and shootout with participation of the Ukrainian lawmaker will be investigated by the regional prosecutor's office. 21 249 117 Incidents

гройсман PM Hroisman promises to severely punish utility providers for overcharging Ukrainians The Cabinet of Ministers intends to figure out the reasons for padded bills issued to Kyiv residents by Kyivenerho PJSC. 21 121 82 Kyiv News

Novynskyi receives PGO’s motion on his prosecution Opposition bloc faction MP Vadym Novynskyi says he received the motion submitted by the Prosecutor General's Office of Ukraine (PGO) to the Verkhovna Rada to obtain its sanction for bringing him to justice. 10 776 42 Incidents

MP Novynskyi promises to personally support bill sanctioning his prosecution, says case trumped up and politically charged Member of the Opposition Bloc parliamentary faction Vadym Novynskyi says he does not intend to leave the territory of Ukraine in the near future but plans to be present in the Verkhovna Rada session hall when the parliament will be considering bringing him to justice. 12 445 37 Ukrainian Politics

Ex-Justice Minister Lavrynovych’s case referred to court, - PGO The Prosecutor General's Office of Ukraine (PGO) referred to the court the indictment against ex-Justice Minister Oleksandr Lavrynovych. 7 029 4 Incidents

толстошеев Lutsenko cancels closure of criminal case against rich kid Tolstosheiev Prosecutor General Yurii Lutsenko has ordered to revoke the resolution to close the criminal proceedings against 21-year-old Stanislav Tolstosheiev charged with a deadly car accident outside Livoberezhna metro station in Kyiv and make him undergo additional psychiatric examination in a specialized medical institution in another region of Ukraine. 27 713 61 Previously in trend: Rich kids on roads

Smuggling must be criminalized, Ukraine’s PM says Prime Minister of Ukraine Volodymyr Hroisman is convinced that smuggling must be criminalized and expresses readiness to initiate the appropriate legislation amendments. 9 127 61 Ukrainian Politics

луценко Servicemen who violated Criminal Code during wartime should be deprived of criminal liability, - Prosecutor General Lutsenko Servicemen who violated the civilian Criminal Code during wartime should be deprived of criminal liability. 77 010 319 Previously in trend: Lykholit case

парубий “I hope Parliament will consider this issue in first plenary day”, - Parubii on stripping MP Onyshchenko of immunity The Verkhovna Rada might consider stripping MP Onyshchenko of immunity and bringing him to criminal liability in the nearest plenary day. 8 223 43 Previously in trend: Onyshchenko case

More than 10,000 criminal released under 'Savchenko's law', - first deputy head of National Police Troian More than 10,000 criminals have been released since the so-called 'Savchenko's law' has come into force. 26 631 114 Ukrainian Politics

петренко petrenko Russia to be subject to criminal sanctions for unleashing war, Ukraine’s Justice Minister says The Russian Federation and Russian officials, who have waged war against Ukraine and actually committed mass murders, will bear criminal responsibility. 33 880 317 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

порошенко Poroshenko signs law authorizing attachment of property of any person within investigation of criminal case President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko has signed a law that permits the seizure of property of any person in the case of its use as evidence in criminal proceedings. 50 746 134 Ukrainian Politics

The prosecutor's office initiate proceedings against Chinese cable laying vessel operating in Crimea The prosecutor's office of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea has opened a criminal case into the Chinese company which lays submarine lines from the territory of the Russian Federation to the occupied peninsula. 118 918 462 Previously in trend: Occupation of Crimea

More than 120 people punished for crimes against Maidan, - Minister Avakov More than 120 people have been punished for crimes against Maidan activists. They include those directly involved in the killings as well as those who gave out weapons from Interior Ministry's warehouses to titushkas and organized them. 7 487 109 Ukrainian Politics

Five SBU generals held accountable over the year, Chief Military Prosecutor says The Military Prosecutor's Office has prosecuted five generals of the Security Service of Ukraine over the year. 21 703 93 Incidents

саакашвили saakashvili Saakashvili demands to investigate crimes committed by customs officials. DOCUMENT Head of Odesa Regional State Administration Mikheil Saakashvili appealed to the Prosecutor General of Ukraine, the heads of the Interior Ministry and Security Service over crimes committed by the officials of the State Fiscal Service of Ukraine, in particular, the Odesa customs office. 40 315 114 Previously in trend: Odesa Governor Saakashvili

тюрьма зона The Punishment for Funding Separatism will be 7 Years in Custody and Seizure of Property - the Rada Adopted the Law The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine adopted a law criminalizing financing of separatism. 21 313 124 Previously in trend: referndum in Donetsk