Parliament Passes Law To Combat Bribery Of Foreign Public Officials
“The bill is a logical continuation of our systematic efforts and an important step toward fulfilling Ukraine's international commitments. Its provisions are aimed at improving criminal and criminal procedure legislation, strengthening accountability mechanisms, and closing legislative gaps,” said Serhii Ionushas, chair of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Law Enforcement.
The bill seeks to bring Ukraine's domestic legislation into line with the provisions of the Convention on Combating Bribery of Foreign Public Officials in International Business Transactions to ensure its effective implementation.
Read also: Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, Member of the European ParliamentAccession to the Convention will open up opportunities for international cooperation in investigating corruption-related offenses and mark an important step toward aligning Ukraine with OECD and EU standards.
As reported by Ukrinform, President Volodymyr Zelensky submitted Bill No. 15056 to the Verkhovna Rada in March 2026.
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