This law amends the Criminal Procedure Code of Ukraine to regulate the procedure for pre-trial investigation in cases of missing persons under special circumstances during martial law. It defines the specifics of conducting investigative actions and collecting evidence in such cases, taking into account the specifics of martial law. The law aims to ensure effective investigation and establishment of the circumstances of the disappearance of persons in the context of hostilities.
The structure of the law is simple: it consists of one article that amends the Criminal Procedure Code of Ukraine. The main provisions concern the procedure for conducting a pre-trial investigation, in particular, the terms, procedures, and powers of investigative bodies in cases of missing persons under special circumstances during martial law. Changes compared to previous versions of the Criminal Procedure Code of Ukraine concern precisely the procedure for investigating disappearances during martial law.
The most important provision of this law is the establishment of clear procedures and deadlines for investigating the disappearances of persons under special circumstances during martial law, which allows for a prompt response to such cases and ensures the rights of missing persons and their families.
