The Committee on European Integration recommends the Parliament to adopt the Bill on Ratification of the Council of Europe Convention on Laundering, Search, Seizure and Confiscation of the Proceeds from Crime and on the Financing of Terrorism

03 November 2010, 16:27

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The Convention establishes a well-functioning system of international co-operation to pursue a common criminal policy aimed at the protection of society.

 

The bill (Reg. No. 0186) suggests ratifying the Convention with the remarks expressed to clause 53 of the Convention, and clause 3, 9, 17, 24, 31, 33, 35, 42, 46 and 47. Introduction of remarks is conditioned by the applicable legislation of Ukraine.

 

Under the bill, central bodies are responsible for international cooperation between the authorized Parties in the investigation and trial of cases related to the confiscation of the proceeds. In Ukraine, the following central bodies assumed the authorities: the Ministry of Justice (re trial in the cases on confiscation) and the General Prosecution (re proceedings during the investigation of criminal cases).

 

The financial intelligence unit in Ukraine is the central executive body in charge of the financial monitoring.