15 April 2015, 11:53
The Committee approved the decision to recommend that the Ukrainian Parliament adopt as a basis the draft law No. 2254 “On introduction of amendments into some Laws of Ukraine” as to enhancement of social protection of children and support to families with children.
During its adaptation for consideration in second reading it is offered to take in account terms of the following draft laws:
— “On introduction of amendments into some legislative acts of Ukraine as to guarantees of protection of rights of children-victims of combat activities and military conflicts” No. 1410, which offers to introduce a number of amendments into the following Laws of Ukraine to raise the protection of rights of children during military actions and armed conflicts: “On protection of childhood,” “On provision of organizational and legal conditions for social protection of orphan children and children deprived of parental care,” and “On free legal assistance.” In opinion of the authors, the adoption of the draft law will facilitate enhancement of responsibility of the state for fate of the children that suffered combat activities and armed conflicts; allow introduction of effective system of protection of such children, in particular, via providing them with comprehensive material, medical and psychological assistance;
— “On consolidation of rights and guarantees of children-victims of armed conflict, military actions, temporary occupation of some territories of Ukraine” No. 2146, which offers to introduce additional guarantees for children, who suffered as a result of staying in the zone of armed conflict, military activities, in areas of anti-terror operation, temporary occupied territories of Ukraine; legislatively ensure determination of the legal status of children-victims of armed conflict on a part of the territory of Ukraine, mechanisms of consolidation of rights of children envisioned by both national and international acts; introduction of criminal responsibility for recruitment and use of children in armed conflicts.