draft law Legitimacy of 2015 local elections depends on correction of deficiencies in the legislation 01.07.13 Новини draft law elections The next local elections will be accompanied by violations, if a new wording of the Law on the Elections of Deputies to the Verkhovna Rada of Autonomous Republic of Crimea, Deputies of Local Councils, Village, Town and City Heads is not adopted. Such conclusion was made by experts and MPs during the roundtable titled "Improvement of the Law on Local Elections. Problems and Directions", which was ... → LAW-MAKING ACTIVNESS OF THE VRU IN MARCH 2013 05.04.13 Звіти draft law law-making The Party of Regions has registered the largest number of draft laws for the second month in a row. In March 2013, members of the Party of Regions have registered 86 draft laws and resolutions concerning different issues. The AUU Batkivshchyna, which has registered 64 draft laws, is on the second place. March was the most productive month for the Svoboda and the UDAR. ... → In June, members of the PR were concerned about money, and the opposition – about crimes and punishments 11.07.13 Новини draft law money law-making In June 2012, Members of Parliament of Ukraine have registered 408 draft laws and resolutions, fourth part of which concern economy, finance, and administration. 23.5% – politics and state administration, 13% – law-enforcement and judicial systems. MPs were not very interested in foreign affairs, security, and defense, as well as in previous months, after all. Civil Network OPORA continues to ... → During the first half-year of cadence, the Parliament adopted several dozens of laws out of 2 thousand initiatives 17.06.13 Новини draft law law-making President Government Having registered 523 draft laws and resolutions, the AUU Batkivshchyna faction became the most active faction. The largest faction the Party of Regions is on the second place with 509 registered initiatives. Non-faction MPs registered 155 draft laws, AUU Svoboda – 110, the Communist Party of Ukraine – 106, UDAR – 95. 460 interfaction draft laws and resolutions were included to the general results ... → Amendments to electoral legislation – are stumbling block for the politicians 20.06.13 Новини draft law elections Laws on Elections of People's Deputies of Ukraine and on the Referendum should be amended in correspondence with recommendations of the Venice Commission and the public. Such conclusions can be made from speeches which were aired on June 20 during the round table, organized by the Delegation of the European Union to Ukraine and the U.S. Embassy in Ukraine, with assistance of the Venice Commission ... →