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Publication date: 17.05.2024
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"Occupied territory" in Ukraine refers to territories that are under the control of the armed forces of another country (in this case - the Russian Federation) or uncontrolled groups opposing the legitimate authorities of Ukraine.
Currently, two territories of Ukraine - Crimea and part of the Donetsk and Luhansk regions (known as Donbas) - are recognized as occupied. In 2014, the Russian Federation annexed Crimea, after which armed aggression began in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions, where Russian-backed militants declared independence from Ukraine.
Officially, Ukraine considers these territories to be its own and defends the rights to them as part of its sovereign territory. However, control over these territories is actually not in the hands of the Ukrainian authorities, or pro-Kremlin regimes have been installed on them.
The fact of death in the occupied territory of Ukraine is a difficult and trivial situation. In the occupied territories, such as Crimea and certain areas of Donetsk and Luhansk regions, the Ukrainian authorities do not control the registration of events, including the death of people. It is also difficult to conduct independent investigations into deaths in these territories due to the lack of access for international observers and human rights organizations.
Death in the occupied territories can be the result of various circumstances, such as hostilities, military or political persecution, human rights violations, lack of medical care, accidents or crimes. However, details regarding the circumstances and causes of death are often unknown due to restrictions on access to information in these territories.
Ukrainian authorities, international human rights organizations and other stakeholders are paying attention to crimes and human rights violations in the occupied territories and are using various methods to keep track of these events and help victims. However, due to the complexity of the situation and limited access to information, the full picture often remains unavailable.
Establishing the fact of death in the temporarily occupied territory through a court can be a very difficult process due to a number of circumstances that exist in such territories, such as the lack of access to the judicial system of Ukraine, restrictions on access to information and documentation, as well as control over judicial processes by the armed forces or others occupation forces.
However, in some cases it is possible to establish the fact of death in the occupied territory through a legal process, if the relevant evidence and information are available. Example:
1. Documents and affidavits: If there are official documents or affidavits that prove the fact of death, they can be used in the legal process.
2. Expert opinions: Expert opinions and opinions of medical or other professionals can be important evidence in establishing the fact of death.
3. Eyewitness testimony: If there is testimony from people who witnessed the events leading to the death, they can be used as evidence.
4. International pressure and activities: International human rights organizations and other international structures can monitor the situation in the occupied territories and help in gathering evidence.
In any case, the judicial process to establish the fact of death in the temporarily occupied territories can be very complex and will require a careful analysis of facts and evidence, as well as the possibility of conducting an independent and objective trial.
A statement on the establishing the fact of death in the occupied territory 2024 can be prepared for the purpose of requesting an official review of the situation by a court or relevant authorities. Contact qualified lawyers for help in statement on establishing the fact of death in the occupied territory.
