What to do in case of violation of rights – explanation of the Ministry of Defense
28 March 21:58
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has clarified how servicemen and their families should act in case of violation of their rights.
This was reported by the Ministry of Defense, "Komersant Ukrainian" reports.
The Ministry continues to work systematically to protect the rights of servicemen and their families. Monetary payments, referrals to the military medical commission, access to medical care, the right to vacation and other social guarantees are key aspects that must be strictly enforced, regardless of the place of service.
The Central Department for the Protection of Servicemen’s Rights at the Ministry of Defense is responsible for restoring violated rights; its specialists review individual and collective appeals and provide primary legal aid.
According to Deputy Minister of Defense, Brigadier General of Justice Serhiy Melnyk, in almost a year of operation, the Central Department for the Protection of Servicemen’s Rights has become a key link in the system of legal support for defenders.
“We urge you to contact us if your rights are violated. In most cases, the rights are restored almost automatically, without any additional actions on the part of the applicant,” said Melnyk.
The main issues addressed by the military and their families are
- transfer to another place of service without the consent of the serviceman;
- payment of additional types of financial support;
- issuance of medical certificates to determine the degree of fitness for duty;
- referral to a military medical commission;
- issuing extracts from investigation materials for the purpose of calculating payments to the families of killed or missing servicemen.
If violations are detected, the Central Department sends appropriate requests to military units, the State Bureau of Investigation, the National Police and other bodies to eliminate offenses and restore the rights of servicemen. If necessary, internal inspections or internal investigations may be conducted.
If no violation is found, the applicant is provided with an official written response with reference to the legal provisions, explanation of the reasons for the refusal and the appeal procedure.
To submit an appeal (application, complaint), it is necessary to draw up an application in printed or handwritten form with a detailed description of the essence of the appeal; attach documents confirming the appeal and send the application and supporting documents to the official e-mail: [email protected] or by mail: 6, Air Force Avenue, Kyiv, 03049.
The term for consideration of the application is 30 days. If the issue requires additional study, the review may be extended up to 45 days, and the applicant will be notified.
A written appeal must include:
- The applicant’s full name (or the name of the institution that submits the application on behalf of the serviceman or his family members)
- contact information for feedback;
- the essence of the issue raised;
- specific request;
- documents confirming the applicant’s authority, if the appeal is submitted in the interests of the serviceman or members of the serviceman’s family by another person
- evidence of a violation (if any).
Anonymous appeals, from which it is impossible to establish authorship, are not considered. If the applicant fails to provide the necessary information in response to requests from the Central Office, the appeal is also not subject to consideration.
