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Fundamental rights, the rule of law, and the fight against corruption are not just words voiced at Ukraine’s negotiations with the European Union. They are real challenges that must be addressed today. One such challenge is the liability of legal entities for corruption offenses. Draft law No. 11443, adopted by the Verkhovna Rada as a basis, can either become an important step forward, or it may turn into a “framework” law that changes nothing in practice, adopted solely to continue negotiations on membership in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and the EU. So, are we truly ready to change the rules and fight internal corruption?

We would like to share with you an article by Maryna Kravchenko, Head of the Compliance Department at the Volia Group of Companies. The topic of the article is “Company Compliance Policy: What Should It Include?”

This week, in our expert recommendations, we will discuss the documents required for screening a candidate applying for a corruption-sensitive position, as well as the submission procedure. Candidate screening helps ensure that a person is ready to adhere to the company’s integrity culture and ethical standards.

We continue to share recommendations on verification candidates for positions vulnerable to corruption risks. Today, we will talk about those responsible and the organization of the verification process.