The proposed draft amendments on the Law on Local Self-Government offers an opportunity to improve participation and bring legislation in line with European standards.
The current draft law clearly defines timelines for holding public consultations as well as the list of issues to be discussed through the consultations.
In light of recent proposals in Ukraine seeking to restrict regulation of CSOs receiving foreign funding, ECNL prepared a briefer on relevant international standards.
The draft laws restrict the rights to freedom of association, peaceful assembly and expression, as well as limit the access to funding and participation in policy-making.