| A Law on the Introduction of Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of Ukraine on Crossing of the State Border came into force on 17 June 2004. These amendments concerned Art. 331 of the Criminal Code and Art. 204-1 of the Code for Administrative Offences. Criminal liability for illegal border crossing was abolished, while administrative charges for the same offence, as well as its attempt were increased. Exemptions for asylum seekers remained unchanged, only, however, if they submitted their applications for refugee status within 3 working days of illegal entry. | 
