H&I 2026/105
Request for advisory opinion from Ukraine on proportionality of tax penalties. European Court of Human Rights
EHRM 07-01-2026, P16-2026-001 (Uitspraak), m.nt. Edwin Thomas
- Instantie
Europees Hof voor de Rechten van de Mens
- Datum
7 januari 2026
- Zaaknummer
P16-2026-001
- Noot
Edwin Thomas
- JCDI
JCDI:BSD99286:1
- Vakgebied(en)
Europees belastingrecht / Algemeen
Fiscaal bestuursrecht / Boete
- Brondocumenten
Uitspraak, Europees Hof voor de Rechten van de Mens, 07‑01‑2026
- Wetingang
European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms (ECHR) Article 7
Essentie
The European Court of Human Rights has accepted a request from Ukraine’s Supreme Court for an advisory opinion under Protocol No. 16. The request concerns a pending case involving a private fuel and alcohol retailer that was fined 200% of the value of goods sold for using a cash register not listed in its trading licence. The resulting penalty exceeded 63.8 million UAH, far surpassing the company’s assets. Lower courts annulled the fine as disproportionate, prompting the tax authorities to appeal. The Supreme Court seeks clarification on two issues: whether domestic courts may impose more lenient sanctions not provided ... Verder lezen? Log in om dit document te bekijken.