The essence of the document:
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has adopted in the first reading a draft law that provides for amendments to the Criminal Code of Ukraine to establish criminal liability for officials of military recruitment offices and military medical commissions for violations of defense and mobilization legislation. This is the first stage of the legislative process for this law.
Structure and main provisions:
1. Draft Law No. 12442 is aimed at criminalizing violations in the field of defense and mobilization by heads of territorial recruitment centers (former military recruitment offices) and members of military medical commissions.
2. The resolution instructs the relevant Committee of the Verkhovna Rada to finalize the draft law, taking into account amendments for further consideration in the second reading.
Key aspects:
– The draft law creates a new mechanism of criminal legal responsibility for officials responsible for mobilization processes
– The document concerns two categories of officials: heads of territorial recruitment and social support centers, as well as chairs and members of military medical commissions
– Amendments are made directly to the Criminal Code of Ukraine, which indicates the seriousness of the proposed sanctions
