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Civil confiscation and asset forfeiture for violation of sanctions. Steps to be taken by Ukraine
The research analyzes the best practices of civil asset forfeiture and confiscation in criminal proceedings, as well as ways to improve Ukrainian legislation, in particular in the context of asset recovery for violation of sanctions imposed on Russia.
27 Nov. 2024
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Windfall of war: what does distributive justice require?
The material was prepared with the support of the International Renaissance Foundation within the framework of the project “Creating a proper financial basis for economic stability and reconstruction of Ukraine at the expense ofRussian assets and excess profits obtained through the war”
24 Oct. 2024
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Compensation for war-related moral damage: Ukrainian and international practice
This paper presents our analysis of the practice of compensation for non-pecuniary damage in Ukrainian law, as well as the UN Compensation Commission and the European Court of Human Rights
11 March 2024
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TOP-10 corruption risks of medical and social examination for disability determination
The document offers updated recommendations for minimizing corruption risks, taking into account the legal regime of martial law.
What should the International Register of Damage take into account when designing procedures for submitting and reviewing applications concerning destroyed or damaged housing?
This document outlines the major challenges faced by owners of damaged or destroyed real estate when documenting losses with a view to obtaining compensation.
14 Sept. 2024
Submitting a claim for damages to the Register of Damages for Ukraine: practical advice to victims
The Manual, developed on the basis of official documents of the Registry, is intended to help victims receive clear and concise information on the possibility of filing a relevant application and the steps to be taken.
12 Sept. 2024
CIVIL SOCIETY REPORT on the implementation of Chapter II (Prevention) & Chapter V (Asset Recovery) of the UNCAC
With the aim of contributing to the national UNCAC review in Ukraine in its second cycle, this parallel report was written by Institute of Legislative Ideas, using the guidance materials and report template designed by the UNCAC Coalition and Transparency International.
12 June 2024
Policy Brief: Effective and Transparent Accreditation Procedure for Law Degree Programmes as a Prerequisite for the Quality of Legal Education
This policy brief presents the results of an independent study of accreditation by the National Agency for Higher Education Quality Assurance of study programmes in the specialities 081 ‘Law’, 293 ‘International Law’ and 262 ‘Law Enforcement’ for 2020-2022.
10 June 2024
An effective and transparent procedure for accreditation of legal education programs as a prerequisite for the quality of legal education
Report on the results of the analysis of the practice of accreditation of educational programs
10 June 2024
Establishment of actual control over the asset and protection of the rights of third parties in the practice of applying the sanction of asset recovery to the state revenue.
The study focuses on the sanction provided for in paragraph 1-1 of Part 1 of Article 4 of the Law of Ukraine “On Sanctions”, namely, the recovery of assets belonging to an individual or legal entity for the benefit of the state.
29 May 2024
How sanctions are enforced in the United States: a multi-level mechanism of responsibility
The research focuses on the mechanism of enforcement of sanctions restrictions in the United States and the two levels of liability for circumventing sanctions - civil and criminal. This mechanism has demonstrated its effectiveness and can serve as an example for both Ukraine and other Western democracies interested in the strength of sanctions policy.
30 April 2024
EU Directive on the criminalization of sanctions violations: Overview and recommendations for Ukraine
The study analyzes the European Union Directive on the definition of criminal offenses and penalties for circumvention of sanctions and the main principles of criminalization of non-compliance with restrictive measures in Ukraine.
30 April 2024
Analysis of the impact of sanctions on the operations of extractive companies
A study on blocked subsoil enterprises with detailed performance indicators
15 April 2024
Raid inspections of passenger road transport: a tool for identifying violators or an opportunity for abuse?
The study uses a unique COI methodology based on a combination of regulatory expertise and analysis of the implementation of identified shortcomings and corruption risks in practice.
26 March 2024
Policy Brief: Raid inspections of passenger road transport: a tool for detecting violators or an opportunity for abuse?
This policy brief presents the results of an independent study of the mechanism of conducting roadside inspections of passenger road transport as a form of state supervision carried out by the State Service of Ukraine for Transport Safety.
26 March 2024
Evidentiary standards in the practice of the UN Compensation Commission: Lessons for Ukraine
This document contains our analysis of the practice of the UN Compensation Commission, which was established in 1991. by the UN Security Council to consider claims and pay compensation for damage and losses caused by Iraq's illegal invasion of Kuwait and subsequent occupation of Kuwait in 1990-1991.
23 Feb. 2024
Analysis of the practice of the High Anti-Corruption Court on the application of sanctions in the form of asset forfeiture to the state for 2022-2023
This study presents an analysis of 32 cases of the High Anti-Corruption Court in which the sanction of asset forfeiture was applied
5 Jan. 2024
CIVIL SOCIETY REPORT on Ukraine’s implementation and enforcement of the UN Convention against Corruption
This executive summary of the Institute of Legislative Ideas’ report reviews Ukraine’s implementation and enforcement of Chapters II (Preventive measures) and Chapter V (Asset recovery) of the UN Convention against Corruption (UNCAC). The report is intended as a contribution to the UNCAC peer review process of Ukraine covering Chapter II and Chapter V (Asset Recovery).
15 Dec. 2023
Best practice of asset recovery: US case of imposing liability for sanctions evasion in response to Russia’s aggression against Ukraine
An integral principle of both anti-corruption and sanctions policy should be the practical implementation of the principle "crime does not pay" and ensuring compensation for those directly or indirectly suffered from such actions.
11 Dec. 2023
Висновок за результатами проведення експертизи Постанови КМУ №1567 “Про затвердження Порядку проведення рейдових перевірок"
ВИСНОВОК за результатами проведення експертизи нормативно-правового акта, що регулює процес проведення рейдових перевірок пасажирських перевізників
9 Nov. 2023
Using frozen russian assets as a means of compulsory reparations to compensate for the damage caused by russia’s aggression
The study substantiates the need to apply ‘interim’ measures aimed at collecting compulsory reparations to compensate for the damage caused by Russia's aggression against Ukraine at the expense of its frozen assets
15 Oct. 2023
Overview of the current regulation of liability for sanctions evasion: state of play and prospects
The research paper describes the state of play and main trends in Europe and the United States with regard to evasion of sanctions imposed as a result of Russian aggression and criminalisation of such activities.
7 Sept. 2023
Standards of trial in absentia and the case law of the HACC concerning collection of sanctioned persons assets into state income (summary)
The study addresses the applicability of the standards of trial in absentia (in the absence of the accused) to cases concerning the application of a sanction in the form of asset forfeiture under Article 5-1 of the Law of Ukraine ‘On Sanctions’
7 July 2023
4 ways russian money can serve to compensate for the damage caused by the war
The study examines four ways in which sovereign Russian assets frozen in foreign financial institutions can be used to compensate for the damage caused by Russia's aggressive war against Ukraine
1 July 2023
Analysis of the High anti-corruption courts law concerning the application of sanction on the form of asset forfeiture
This study presents an analysis of 15 decisions of the High Anti-Corruption Court (HACC) and 2 decisions of the HACC Appeals Chamber imposing a sanction in the form of asset forfeiture
24 March 2023
Brief overview of HACCU decisions on confiscation of assets of Russian rectors
Brief overview of HACCU decisions on confiscation of assets of Russian rectors
14 Dec. 2022
Designation of Russia a state sponsor of terrorism by the USA: How shall Ukraine benefit from it financially?
This document is a research of advantages and disadvantages of recognizing Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism in context of confiscation of Russian assets. We also described the consequences of such a status for Russia and Ukraine in general context.
1 Sept. 2022
Sanctioned confiscation of private assets in Ukraine: recommendations for application in the light of ECHR practice
This document is a continuation of the Centre's work in this area and aims to help the authorities responsible for preparing materials, claims and decisions on the recovery of such assets to build future practice in accordance with current international approaches to asset confiscation and minimise the risks of further successful appeals against such procedures.
18 Aug. 2022
Sanctioned confiscation of private assets. Essence and implementation
Analysis and recommendations for improving Ukrainian legislation and its implementation
17 Aug. 2022
Conclusion on the results of the examination of the Order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine №590 “On Approval of the Procedure for the Use of Photo and Video Recording Equipment by Officials of the State Service of Ukraine for Transport Safety”
Opinion on the results of the examination of a regulatory legal act regulating the process of conducting raid inspections of carriers
9 Aug. 2022
Доступ підприємств на 1.5 мільярдний ринок забезпечення осіб з інвалідністю технічними засобами реабілітації. Корупційні ризики та практика їх реалізації. Полісі-бріф
Цей полісі-бріф представляє результати незалежного дослідження корупційних ризиків та практики їх реалізації у сфері забезпечення осіб з інвалідністю технічними та іншими засобами реабілітації за кошти платників податків, зокрема доступу підприємств на ринок.
25 Dec. 2021
Methodology for conducting anti-corruption expertise of draft laws
This methodology was developed by the Institute of Legislative Ideas to effectively identify provisions in laws and draft laws that, alone or in combination with other provisions, may facilitate the commission of corruption or corruption-related offenses.
27 Oct. 2021
Policy Brief: 1.5 billion and prostheses: corruption schemes in the provision of rehabilitation equipment for people with disabilities
This policy brief presents the findings of an independent study of corruption risks and their implementation practices in the area of providing people with disabilities with technical and other means of rehabilitation at taxpayer expense, including access to the market for enterprises.
27 Oct. 2021