## Digest of Amendments to the Criminal Procedure Code of Ukraine Regarding Missing Persons During Martial Law
The Law introduces amendments to the Criminal Procedure Code, clearly regulating the process of pre-trial investigation of cases involving missing persons, especially under martial law. This concerns cases where the disappearance occurred under special circumstances requiring a specific approach.
The amendments aim to establish clear procedures and deadlines for conducting investigative actions in such cases. This allows for a prompt response to cases of disappearance, taking into account the specifics of martial law, such as limited access to territories or increased risk for investigators.
The main purpose of these amendments is to ensure effective investigation of disappearances and protection of the rights of missing persons and their families. The Law establishes the procedure for collecting evidence and defines the powers of investigative bodies in such specific situations, which contributes to a quick and comprehensive investigation.
Review of each of legal acts published today:
On Amendments to the Criminal Procedure Code of Ukraine Regarding the Peculiarities of Pre-Trial Investigation of Criminal Offenses Related to the Disappearance of Persons Without a Trace Under Special Circumstances During Martial Law
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 is aimed at ensuring effective investigation and establishing 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 in comparison with previous versions of the Criminal Procedure Code of Ukraine concern 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 disappearance of persons without a trace 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.
