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2.4.4.1. Legislation has been amended to introduce incentives for the private sector to improve business integrity

Problem solving:

2.4.4. A high level of tolerance of corruption in the private sector of the economy

Deadlines for all measures within ESR

01.03.2023 - 31.12.2025

Implementation of SACP measures within ESR

Total number of measures – 15
6 1 2 4 2
Implemented Partially implemented In progress Not implemented Not started

Implementation of SACP measures within the scope of the Problem by main main performers

National Agency on Corruption Prevention

33.3%
3

National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine

66.7%
3

Ministry of Finance of Ukraine

66.7%
3

The working group formed in accordance with the Decree of the President of Ukraine dated July 28, 2022 No. 539/2022

0%
3

Ministry of Economy of Ukraine

50%
2

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine

100%
1

Summarized general information on Measures

Name of the measure The main implementer Co-implementors Performance indicator Monitoring results (latest) Статус
1 2.4.4.1.1 Arranging an analytical study to determine the feasibility of amendments to the Criminal Code and the Criminal Procedure Code of Ukraine and other laws to integrate the recommendations of the OECD:
1) expanding the grounds for imposition of criminal penalties on legal entities to include crimes of corruption committed not only by an authorized representative for and on behalf of the legal entity, but also by the ultimate beneficial owner (controller), a lower-level employee of the legal entity, and third parties;
2) providing for such a kind of a remedy under criminal law as restricting a legal entity from engaging a certain kind of activity (including by revoking a previously issued permit and/or license);
3) providing for such a kind of a remedy under criminal law as imposing a compliance obligation on a legal entity, and compiling the list of such obligations;
4) allowing the court to exempt a legal entity from penalties under criminal law or mitigate the penalty imposed on the legal entity if the court has found that the compliance rules, mechanisms of internal control, and anticorruption program in place at the legal entity are effective, or that sufficient efforts were made to prevent the commission of the crime of corruption;
5) granting the court powers to impose specific obligations on a legal entity, so that when such obligations are performed the legal entity will not be criminally prosecuted;
6) providing for the possibility of legal entities entering into an agreement on deferral of judicial prosecution;
7) setting forth the requirements for the agreement on deferral of judicial prosecution.
National Agency on Corruption Prevention The analytical study has been conducted and a report on its findings has been published.
The measure was implemented on time and in full
Implemented
2 2.4.4.1.2 Holding a presentation of the report on the findings of the analytical study indicated in subclause 2.4.4.1.1, followed by its expert discussion National Agency on Corruption Prevention The expert discussion has been conducted and its results have been published.
The measure has not been implemented
Not implemented
3 2.4.4.1.3 Drafting and submitting to the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine the draft laws proposing amendments to the Criminal Code and the Criminal Procedure Code of Ukraine as well as other laws of Ukraine that would integrate the OECD recommendations based on the findings of the analytical study indicated in subclause 2.4.4.1.1 National Agency on Corruption Prevention The draft laws have been submitted to the Parliament of Ukraine.The draft laws have been submitted to the Parliament of Ukraine.
The measure has not been implemented
Not implemented
4 2.4.4.1.4 Analyzing the provisions of the OECD Council Recommendation for Further Combating Bribery of Foreign Public Officials in International Business Transactions [C(2009)159/REV1/FINAL] and identifying gaps in Ukrainian legislation, which need to be filled in accordance with said Recommendation National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine Міністерство юстиції України, Національне агентство з питань запобігання корупції An analytical summary / comparative table aligning the provisions of OECD acts and those of Ukrainian legislation has been prepared.
The measure has not been implemented
Not implemented
5 2.4.4.1.5 Drafting and submitting to the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine a draft law proposing to amend legislation with a view to its approximation to the provisions of the OECD Council Recommendation for Further Combating Bribery of Foreign Public Officials in International Business Transactions [C(2009)159/REV1/FINAL] National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine Міністерство юстиції України, Національне агентство з питань запобігання корупції The draft law has been submitted to the Parliament of Ukraine.
The measure was not implemented on time and in full
Implemented
6 2.4.4.1.6 Analyzing the provisions of the OECD Council Recommendations on Bribery and Officially Supported Export Credits [C(2006)163] and identifying gaps in Ukrainian legislation, which need to be filled in accordance with said Recommendation Ministry of Economy of Ukraine Міністерство юстиції України, Національне антикорупційне бюро, Національне агентство з питань запобігання корупції, Приватне акціонерне товариство "Експортно-кредитне агентство" An analytical summary / comparative table aligning the provisions of OECD acts and those of Ukrainian legislation has been prepared.
The measure was implemented on time and in full
Implemented
7 2.4.4.1.7 Drafting and submitting to the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine a draft law proposing to amend legislation with a view to its approximation to the provisions of the OECD Council Recommendations on Bribery and Officially Supported Export Credits [C(2006)163] Ministry of Economy of Ukraine Міністерство юстиції України, Національне антикорупційне бюро, Національне агентство з питань запобігання корупції, Приватне акціонерне товариство "Експортно-кредитне агентство" The draft law has been submitted to the Parliament of Ukraine.
The measure has not been implemented
Not implemented
8 2.4.4.1.8 Analyzing the provisions of the OECD Council Recommendation on Tax Measures for Further Combating Bribery of Foreign Public Officials in International Business Transactions [C(2009)64)] and identifying gaps in Ukrainian legislation, which need to be filled in accordance with said Recommendation Ministry of Finance of Ukraine Державна податкова служба України An analytical summary / comparative table aligning the provisions of OECD acts and those of Ukrainian legislation has been prepared.
The measure was implemented on time and in full
Implemented
9 2.4.4.1.9 Drafting and submitting to the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine a draft law proposing to amend legislation with a view to its approximation to the provisions of the OECD Council Recommendation on Tax Measures for Further Combating Bribery of Foreign Public Officials in International Business Transactions [C(2009)64)] Ministry of Finance of Ukraine Державна податкова служба України The draft law has been developed and publicized for a public discussion.
The measure was implemented on time and in full
Implemented
10 2.4.4.1.10 Drafting and submitting to the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine a draft law on amendments to legislative acts with a view to implementation of the OECD Convention on Combating Bribery of Foreign Public Officials in International Business Transactions, with the exception of the amendments indicated in subclauses 3.3.1.1.3, 3.3.1.2.3, 3.3.2.1.1 і 3.3.2.4.1 National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine Міністерство фінансів України, Міністерство юстиції України, Державна аудиторська служба України, Державна податкова служба України, Державна служба фінансового моніторингу України, Національне агентство з питань запобігання корупції The draft law has been submitted to the Parliament of Ukraine.
The measure was not implemented on time and in full
Implemented
11 2.4.4.1.11 Ensuring the regular participation of Ukrainian representatives in meetings of the OECD Working Group on Combating Bribery in International Business Transactions The working group formed in accordance with the Decree of the President of Ukraine dated July 28, 2022 No. 539/2022 Representatives participated in all meetings to which Ukraine was invited.
There is no progress in the implementation of the measure
In progress
12 2.4.4.1.12 Drafting and submitting to the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine the Draft Law of Ukraine On Ratification of the Agreement (via an Exchange of Letters) on Ukraine’s Accession to the OECD Working Group on Combating Bribery in International Business Transactions Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Міністерство фінансів України The draft law has been submitted to the Parliament of Ukraine.
The measure was implemented on time, but partially
Partially implemented
13 2.4.4.1.13 Arranging the payment of fees to the OECD Working Group on Combating Bribery in International Business Transactions for participation in the group’s activities Ministry of Finance of Ukraine Fees have been paid on time and in full.
There is no progress in the implementation of the measure
In progress
14 2.4.4.1.14 Ensuring Ukraine’s successful in-depth cross-examination by the OECD to verify Ukraine’s readiness for membership in the OECD Working Group on Combating Bribery in International Business Transactions, and invitation for Ukraine to join it as a full member The working group formed in accordance with the Decree of the President of Ukraine dated July 28, 2022 No. 539/2022 The OECD Working Group on Combating Bribery in International Business Transactions has issued a favorable opinion on the alignment of Ukrainian legislation, policy, and practices with the requirements of the Convention and invited Ukraine to join with full member status.
Implementation of the measure has not started
Not started
15 2.4.4.1.15 Arranging the ratification of the OECD Convention on Combating Bribery of Foreign Public Officials in International Business Transactions The working group formed in accordance with the Decree of the President of Ukraine dated July 28, 2022 No. 539/2022 The Convention has been ratified. Not started

Indicators of achievement of ESR

Total number of indicators – 4

Indicators fully achieved – 0

Partially achieved indicators – 0

Indicators with a score of 0% – 4

Summarized general information about Achievement Indicators

Indicators Weight (%)
1 A law has taken effect, which has amended the Criminal Code and the Criminal Procedure Code of Ukraine and other laws to integrate the recommendations of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, specifically by:
a) expanding the grounds for imposition of criminal penalties on legal entities to include crimes of corruption committed not only by an authorized representative for and on behalf of the legal entity, but also by the ultimate beneficial owner (controller), a lower-level employee of the legal entity, and third parties (5 percent);
b) providing for such a kind of a remedy under criminal law as restricting a legal entity from engaging a certain kind of activity (including by revoking a previously issued permit and/or license) (5 percent);
c) providing for such a kind of a remedy under criminal law as imposing a compliance obligation on a legal entity, and compiling the list of such obligations (6 percent);
d) allowing the court to exempt a legal entity from penalties under criminal law or mitigate the penalty imposed on the legal entity if the court has found that the compliance rules, mechanisms of internal control, and anticorruption program in place at the legal entity are effective, or that sufficient efforts were made to prevent the commission of the crime of corruption (6 percent);
e) granting the court powers to impose specific obligations on a legal entity, so that when such obligations are performed the legal entity will not be criminally prosecuted (6 percent);
f) providing for the possibility of legal entities entering into an agreement on deferral of judicial prosecution (6 percent);
g) setting forth the requirements for the agreement on deferral of judicial prosecution (6 percent).
40%
2 A law has taken effect, which has amended the legislation for the purposes of approximation of its provisions with:
a) OECD Council Recommendation for Further Combating Bribery of Foreign Public Officials in International Business Transactions [C(2009)159/REV1/FINAL] (7 percent);
b) OECD Council Recommendations on Bribery and Officially Supported Export Credits [C(2006)163] (7 percent);
c) OECD Council Recommendation on Tax Measures for Further Combating Bribery of Foreign Public Officials in International Business Transactions [C(2009)64)] (6 percent).
20%
3 A law has taken effect, which has amended legislation for the purposes of implementation of the OECD Convention on Combating Bribery of Foreign Public Officials in International Business Transactions. 20%
4 The OECD Convention on Combating Bribery of Foreign Public Officials in International Business Transactions has been ratified. 20%

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