Essence of Changes:
The Resolution amends the Procedure for Holding Prisoners of War, strengthening the role of the Coordination Headquarters for Prisoners of War Treatment. The main changes concern procedures for approving camp visits, monitoring correspondence and parcels, and clarifying rules regarding the use of funds by prisoners of war.
Structure and Main Provisions:
1. The powers of the Coordination Headquarters have been expanded, which now must approve:
– camp visits by representatives of protecting states and other persons
– issues of sending individual aid parcels
– movement of prisoners of war
2. Clarifications have been made regarding:
– procedures for receiving and checking prisoners of war correspondence
– limitation of the amount of funds a prisoner of war may use
– procedure for informing about prisoners of war deaths
– rules for involving prisoners of war in work
Key Provisions for Practical Application:
– Clear rules have been established for opening letters by prisoners of war
– It is determined that the amount of funds for use cannot exceed the amount of accrued compensation for work
– Separate detention of prisoners of war during work from other persons in State Criminal-Executive Service institutions is provided
– Mandatory coordination with the Coordination Headquarters of most important decisions regarding prisoners of war has been introduced
