Information note on the Draft Law of Ukraine «On amendments to the Criminal Code of Ukraine, the Criminal Procedural Code of Ukraine and other legislative acts of Ukraine regarding the improvement of criminal liability for crimes against the established order of military service during martial law» (Reg. No. 11322, dated 06.06.2024)

Research Service of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine
11 July 2024, 10:38

Abstract. The information note analyzes the provisions of the draft Law of Ukraine «On amendments to the Criminal Code of Ukraine, the Criminal Procedural Code of Ukraine and other legislative acts of Ukraine regarding the improvement of criminal liability for crimes against the established order of military service during martial law» (Reg. No. 11322, dated 06.06.2024); the conformity of the proposed grounds for exempting a person from liability for criminal offenses provided for by Articles 407, 408 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine, the requirements of the Constitution of Ukraine, the fundamental principles of law-making activities and the norms of the current legislation of Ukraine is considered. According to the results of the analysis, risks are established that may further impede the proper implementation of the bill during law enforcement activities.

Key words: criminal offenses, exemption from liability, military service, martial law, desertion.

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