The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine voted for bill No. 12414. Experts claim that the document contains provisions that may affect the level of independence of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAP).
This is reported by Kyiv24
Main Provisions of the Bill
The adopted bill provides for changes in the functioning of the country’s key anti-corruption agencies. In particular, the innovations may relate to the regulation of personnel decisions, accountability mechanisms, and control procedures over the activities of NABU and SAP, which, according to some human rights defenders and observers, creates potential risks for their autonomy.
Reactions from the Expert Community
After the vote in parliament, a number of civil society organizations and experts expressed concern about the future independence of anti-corruption structures. They emphasize that the bill may complicate effective efforts to combat corruption at the highest levels of government.
“The Verkhovna Rada supported bill No. 12414, which, it has been reported, restricts the independence of NABU and SAP.”
The adoption of this document has sparked discussions about the potential consequences for Ukraine’s international commitments in the field of anti-corruption policy and cooperation with foreign partners.