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Effective state and rule of lawZhytomyr Oblast

ECHR issues opinion on 200 percent fine for Ukraine

The Grand Chamber of the ECHR announced an advisory opinion on the 200 percent fine for TOV 'OvruchGazAvto'. The fine exceeds the company’s assets by nearly three times, and while the ECHR defined proportionality criteria, it did not grant powers to reduce the sanction.

In brief

  • The ECHR announced an advisory opinion for the Supreme Court of Ukraine.
  • The fine for TOV 'OvruchGazAvto' amounts to 22.58 million UAH.
  • The fine exceeds the company’s assets by nearly three times.
  • The ECHR defined criteria for the proportionality of fixed fines.
  • Courts must assess the proportionality of fines considering the circumstances.
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