Law of Ukraine “On the Principles of Prevention and Counteraction of Corruption” was adopted by Parliament on April 7, 2011.The above law entered into force on July 1, 2011. Articles 11 and 12 of the above law (related to financial control and special verification of personal information of individuals applying for positions in the state or municipal authorities) will enter info force on January 1, 2012. Along with the above law, Parliament adopted a number of amendments to the Code of Criminal Procedure of Ukraine, Criminal Code of Ukraine, Code of Ukraine on Administrative Offenses and to the Law of Ukraine “On State Service” related to responsibility for violation of its provision to ensure its implementation.