TCC representatives do not have the right to detain people – only police officers can do this: lawyer’s explanation
6 November 19:36
In an interview for the "Komersant Ukrainian" YouTube channel, military lawyer Dmytro Prylypko explained where in the country representatives of the MCC have the right to stop men, what documents they can ask to see, and what to do if a military official exceeds his or her authority.
According to him, the procedure for conscription of citizens for military service during mobilization in a special period is regulated by CMU Resolution No. 560. According to the document, documents of persons liable for military service can be checked almost anywhere.
“It can be, among other things, in the subway. It can be the adjacent territory of residential areas, at the moment when a person leaves the entrance,” he says.
The lawyer points out that representatives of the TCC have the right to stop men to check military registration documents only if they are accompanied by police.
“That is, if there is no police officer nearby, it is a kind of selective situation. In this case, I advise you not to provide your military registration documents. Perhaps the guys are working for their own income,” he clarifies.
Mr. Prylypko emphasizes the need to check documents with representatives of the TCC.
“There must be an order from the commandant – in the original, with a seal. Both TCC representatives and police officers must have official IDs,” he adds.
If representatives of the TCC or the police demand documents and do not provide their own, this is a violation, the lawyer warns.
“It often happens that representatives of the TCC start showing photos on their phones or copies of IDs, or do not have an order from the commandant at all. This is a violation of your rights and obligations.
In this case, if possible, I advise you to stand under CCTV cameras and record the event. Or call the 102 hotline, register a statement, ask for an investigative team to come to you – not a patrol team, but an investigative team. Get a lawyer, at least a free one,” he said.
So, according to Prylypko, today representatives of the TCC can stop men anywhere – on the street, in public transport or near a residential building.
At the same time, citizens should check whether the TCC representatives have the proper documents and whether they are acting in cooperation with the police. In case of violations, the expert advises to record the incident, contact law enforcement and engage a lawyer to protect their rights.
