A SINGLE STATE REGISTER OF PERSONS WHO HAVE COMMITTED CORRUPTION OR CORRUPTION-RELATED OFFENSES: TRANSFORMATION OF LEGAL REGULATION

Abstract

The article is devoted to a comprehensive analysis of the legal principles of the functioning of the Unified State Register of Persons Who Have Committed Corruption or Corruption-Related Offenses, taking into account the latest amendments to the legislation, in particular the Law of Ukraine “On Prevention of Corruption”. The paper examines the current procedure for the formation, updating and use of the said Register, characterizes its importance for ensuring transparency in the sphere of public administration, increasing the level of trust in the public service, ensuring integrity when appointing to positions in government bodies, as well as when carrying out public procurement. Particular attention is paid to the problematic aspects of the previous version of the law, in particular the issue of indefinite storage of information about persons found guilty of committing corruption or corruption-related offenses. Such regulation, although aimed at strengthening discipline and preventing repeated violations, has caused significant reservations from the human rights community and international institutions. The topic became particularly relevant after the decision of the European Court of Human Rights in the case of Sytnyk v. Ukraine (2025), which recognized a violation of the right to respect for private life due to the excessive duration of data storage in the Register.In this regard, the publication analyzes the essence and legal consequences of the amendments made to the anti- corruption legislation, according to which, after the expiration of certain periods, information about individuals is subject to exclusion from the Register of Violators. It was found that the innovations are aimed at eliminating legal gaps, observing the principle of proportionality, as well as harmonizing national legislation with the requirements of the Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms.The author also assessed the effectiveness of the existing mechanisms for maintaining the Register, identified the risks of their practical application, and proposed ways to further improve this area. The results obtained have practical significance for law enforcement activities, and can also be taken into account when preparing proposals for draft laws in the field of anti-corruption policy.