The Rada has increased the threshold of criminal liability for theft 10 times
18 July 2024 16:58
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has adopted amendments to liability for petty theft. The relevant draft law No. 11068 was adopted as a whole, reports "Komersant Ukrainian" reports citing MP Yaroslav Zheleznyak.
According to the MP, under the new law, theft of property worth up to UAH 3,028 will no longer be considered a criminal offence. Previously, criminal liability was incurred for thefts worth over UAH 300.
The draft law provides for a new system of administrative fines for petty theft:
- theft of up to UAH 757: a fine of UAH 850 to UAH 1,700;
- theft from UAH 758 to UAH 3,028: a fine of UAH 1,700 to 5,100;
- repeated theft: a fine of UAH 8,500 to 17,000.
Among other things, these changes are aimed at relieving the judicial system of petty cases and increasing administrative liability for minor thefts.
Lawmakers have become more lenient not only towards ordinary citizens but also towards corrupt officials: The Rada has previously allowed corrupt officials to buy their way out of prison.
