Informational reference on certain issues of the status of prisoners of war in Ukraine

Abstract. The Informational reference examines the issue of the legal status of prisoners of war in Ukraine in the context of the provisions of international humanitarian law and domestic legislation. It analyzes individual acts of international and national legislation devoted to this topic.

The need for legislative regulation of the prerequisites and procedure for the cancellation of the legal status of a prisoner of war and his release from captivity before the end of hostilities has been identified.

Key words: prisoner of war status, captivity, hostilities, criminal liability, criminal proceedings, punishment, release from custody.

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12/2024