Is there liability for committing sexual harassment?
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Yes, in December 2024, administrative liability was introduced for committing sexual harassment under Article 173-7 of the Code of Ukraine on Administrative Offenses - “Sexual Harassment.”
Sexual harassment is the intentional commission of offensive or humiliating acts of a sexual nature against a person’s will, expressed verbally or non-verbally (words, gestures, body movements), including through electronic communications.
For a first offense:
- Fine from 1,360 to 2,720 UAH (80 to 160 tax-free minimum incomes)
- Community service for 20 to 40 hours
- Correctional labour for up to 1 month with a deduction of 20% of earnings.
For a repeated offense within one year, or in the case of sexual harassment against a person who is materially, professionally, or otherwise dependent on the offender:
- Fine from 2,720 to 4,760 UAH (160 to 280 tax-free minimum incomes)
- Community service for 40 to 60 hours
- Correctional labour from 1 to 2 months with a deduction of 20% of earnings
- Administrative arrest for up to 15 days.
