The Committee on the National Security and Defense recommends The Verkhovna Rada to adopt the Bill on Amendments to the Law "On the Security Service of Ukraine" (re Control of The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine over the Security Service of Ukraine)

11 March 2011, 15:17

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Опис : C:\Documents and Settings\Имя\Рабочий стол\2.jpgThe bill (Reg. No.7551), submitted by People´s Deputy of Ukraine O. Skybinetskyi, restores parliamentary control over the activity of the Security Service of Ukraine concerning its abidance by the Ukrainian legislation. Namely, it suggests a new version of clause 31 of the effective Law, whereby "a permanent control over the activity of the Security Service of Ukraine and its abidance by the law is performed by the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine. Control over the observance of human rights and liberties in the activity of the Security Service of Ukraine is effected by the Ombudsperson of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine."

 

The bill amends clause 13 that regulates duties of the Head of the Security Service of Ukraine.

 

It also amends clause 15 "Appointment of the Security Service Personnel."

 

The order of appointment and dismissal of the Security Service of Ukraine officials is fixed by the Head of the Security Service of Ukraine pursuant to the legislation of Ukraine.