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Publication date: 15.05.2024
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine allowed the mobilization of prisoners.
On May 8, 2024, the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine adopted the Law of Ukraine "On Amendments to the Criminal, Criminal Procedural and Other Legislative Acts of Ukraine on the Introduction of the Institute of Conditional Early Release of Persons from Serving Sentences for Their Direct Participation in the Defense of the Country, Protection of Its Independence and Territorial Integrity" (draft law No. 11079-1). This was reported by the press service of the Apparatus of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine.
Innovations in the Criminal Code of Ukraine
This law introduces significant changes to the Criminal Code of Ukraine (CPC), adding new articles that establish the conditions and procedure for parole for military service.
Parole from serving a sentence (Article 81-1 of the Criminal Code)
According to Article 81-1 of the Criminal Code, parole may be applied to convicts who have expressed a desire to serve in the military and meet certain requirements. However, this mechanism does not apply to persons convicted of the following crimes:
Crimes against the national security of Ukraine.
Intentional killing of two or more persons, committed with particular cruelty, combined with rape or sexual violence.
Corruption criminal offenses are especially serious.
Criminal offenses against sexual freedom and inviolability of a person, in particular those provided for in articles 152-156-1 of the Criminal Code.
Terrorism, in particular, crimes provided for in Articles 258-258-6 of the Criminal Code.
A fatal traffic accident committed under the influence of drugs or alcohol.Encroachment on the life of a law enforcement officer, a member of a public formation for the protection of public order and the state border, or a military serviceman (Article 348 of the Criminal Code).
In addition, parole does not apply to officials who held a particularly responsible position.
Criminal liability for evading military service (Article 336-2 of the Criminal Code)
The new Article 336-2 of the Criminal Code establishes criminal liability for evading military service under a contract for persons released on parole from serving a sentence. Such evasion is punishable by imprisonment for 5 to 10 years.
Changes in the Criminal Code of Ukraine
Changes to the Criminal Code of Ukraine regulate the procedure for parole for military service under contract, as well as the procedure for taking convicts into military registration. In particular, this includes passing the military medical commission (MMC).
Specialized units of military units
Persons who are paroled from serving a sentence will serve exclusively in specialized units of military units. This ensures that such individuals are recruited into the appropriate services where their skills and knowledge can be most effectively used for the defense of the country.You may be interested in the following articles: lawyer consultation, lawyer consultation, analysis of documents, legal analysis of the situation, written consultation, verification of documents by a lawyer, lawyers, documents, lawyer's assistance online, lawyer online, legal opinion, legal opinion of a lawyer, lawyer online, lawyer's consultation, lawyer's consultation, lawyer's help online
Conclusion
Adoption of this law is an important step in strengthening Ukraine's defense capabilities. It allows for the mobilization of additional human resources for the defense of the country, while providing strict controls and restrictions on those who can benefit from parole. This law is also designed to prevent abuses and violations in the mobilization process by establishing clear rules and responsibilities for evasion of military service.
