The Bill (Reg. No. 1144) proposes to extend the system of State Decorations of Ukraine by additionally instituting the following State Awards:

 

The Order of Liberty, to honour special merits of citizens for strengthening the Sovereignty and Independence of Ukraine, consolidating Ukrainian society, developing Democracy, advancing socio-economic and political reforms, and advocating the Constitutional Rights and Liberties of Man and Citizen;

 

The Medal 'For the Saving of Life' is to be conferred on citizens who have contributed to the saving of life, proactive philanthropic, humanistic and other activities in the area of Public Health, and the prevention of accidents amongst the population.

 

It was mentioned during deliberations that the provisions of this Bill, related to The Order of Liberty, require adjustment with other provisions of the current Law 'On State Awards of Ukraine', and in particular a more clear-cut differentiation between 'remarkable', 'outstanding' and ‘truly exceptional' merits.

 

Members of the Central Scientific Experts Office within the Office and Administrative Department of The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine feel that the title of the Medal 'For The Saving of Life' requires further clarification to reflect the spirit of the respective deed or socially useful activities aimed at saving a person's life.

 

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