Ukraine law enforcement officials reported the following: in 2006, there was a total of 820 criminal IPR cases opened (compared with 483 in 2005, 455 in 2004, and 374 cases in 2003). Of these, 300 cases were Article 176 cases (37%, down from 52% last year). The figures for 2005 and 2004 were 298 and 311 cases, respectively. There were 500 Article 203-1 cases involving the illegal circulation of optical discs; there were 115 of these cases in 2005 (the first year the provisions were adopted). These involved music, video and software games. In the first 11 months of 2006, the government further reported that 293 cases were transferred to the criminal courts (up from 138 in 2005). Of these, there were 40 verdicts -- 60% received a fine (generally, 3400 UAH, US$674); 30% imprisonment, with suspended sentences, 10% (4 cases) received correctional labor. In the first 11 months of 2006, the administrative courts handled 2,300 cases (down from 3,800 last year); of these 1,530 individuals were fined, 160 cases were closed (timed out), and 210 dismissed on other grounds. (3)