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Publication date: 28.05.2024
Crisis management and legal liability in Ukraine
Crisis management is the process of preparing for, responding to, and recovering from emergencies that may be of a different nature: natural disasters, man-made accidents, social and economic crises.
Effective crisis management is critical to minimize the impact of such situations on society and the economy. In this article, we will examine the legal aspects of crisis management and the liability associated with this process in Ukraine.
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The main legislative acts
Law of Ukraine "On the Legal Regime of the State of Emergency"
This law defines the legal regime of the state of emergency, the procedure for its introduction and measures taken under the state of emergency. The main provisions include:
Introduction of a state of emergency: A state of emergency may be declared in the event of a threat to national security, public order, or in the event of natural or man-made disasters.
Measures: Under a state of emergency, restrictions on freedom of movement, assembly, and strikes may be imposed, and curfews and other measures may be imposed.
Duration: The state of emergency is introduced for a period not exceeding 30 days throughout Ukraine and not exceeding 60 days in certain areas.
The Law of Ukraine "On Protection of the Population and Territories from Technogenic and Natural Disasters"
This law regulates the legal and organizational framework for the protection of the population and territories from disasters. The main provisions include:
Protection system: Defining the system of protection of the population, which includes executive authorities, local governments, enterprises, institutions and organizations.
Planning: Developing and implementing plans to prevent and respond to emergencies.
Prevention: Taking measures to prevent emergencies, including informing the public about possible threats.
Civil Protection Code of Ukraine
The Civil Protection Code of Ukraine defines the legal and organizational principles of civil protection and the procedure for implementing state policy in this area. The main provisions include:
Organization of civil protection: Defining the system of civil protection authorities and their powers.
Measures of civil protection: Planning and implementation of measures to protect the population, territories and property from emergencies.
Education and training: Organizing education of the population on actions to be taken in case of emergencies and conducting training and exercises.
Legal responsibility
Responsibility of state and local authorities
State and local authorities are responsible for:
Planning and implementation of measures: Failure to implement or improper implementation of disaster management plans.
Informing the population: Inadequate public awareness of threats and security measures.
Coordination of actions: Insufficient coordination between different agencies and services in an emergency.
