Rights of the civilian population
Protection of rights of the civilian population

The results of social research conducted by the Kharkiv Institute for Social Research in 2016 allowed the identification of the most pressing concerns of the civilian population with respect to military related factors.
The list of concerns identified as a result of this research was used to develop information for the civilian population to better understand the legal documents regulating the responsibilities of military personnel and protect their own rights in the case of violation.
Types of and responsibility for violations
Violation |
Reason for prohibition |
Responsibility |
POC to report a violation |
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Drinking alcohol while on duty![]() |
The Law of Ukraine “On Internal Service Regulations of the Armed Forces of Ukraine” requires military personnel to refrain from unhealthy habits. |
Article 172-10 and Article 172-20 of the Code of Administrative Offences of Ukraine |
Unit commanders, Military Law Enforcement Agency |
Carrying offensive weapons in public places, violation of the regulations of its use![]() |
The Regulation “On the procedure for registration, storage, and issue of firearms and ammunition of the Armed Forces of Ukraine” prohibits military personnel to:
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Article 172-19 of the Code of Administrative Offences of Ukraine Article 414 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine |
Unit commanders, Military Law Enforcement Agency, Military Prosecutor |
Violation of traffic rules![]() |
“Traffic rules” establish uniform traffic rules on the territory of Ukraine that apply to military personnel and military transport. |
Article 121-139 of the Code of Administrative Offences of Ukraine Article 415 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine |
Military Road Safety Inspection of the Military Law Enforcement Agency of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Unit commanders, Military Prosecutor |
Disobedience of orders resulting in a threat to the civilian population![]() |
The Law of Ukraine “On Internal Service Regulations of the Armed Forces of Ukraine” requires military personnel to unconditionally obey the orders of commanding officers. |
Article 172-10 of the Code of Administrative Offences of Ukraine Article 402 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine |
Unit commanders, Military Law Enforcement Agency, Military Prosecutor |
Gross behavior of military personnel at checkpoints![]() |
The Law of Ukraine “On Internal Service Regulations of the Armed Forces of Ukraine” requires military personnel to become models of high-culture and respect the dignity of other people |
Chapter ІІІ of the Law of Ukraine “On Disciplinary Regulations of the Armed Forces of Ukraine” Article 172-15 of the Code of Administrative Offences of Ukraine правопорушення |
Unit commanders, Military Law Enforcement Agency |
Violence, unlawful destruction or illegal seizure of property under the pretext of military need with respect to the population in the area of operations![]() |
The Law of Ukraine “On Internal Service Regulations of the Armed Forces of Ukraine” requires military personnel to strictly abide by the norms of International Humanitarian Law, the Constitution, and Laws of Ukraine as well as honestly and properly perform their professional duties. |
Article 433 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine |
Military Prosecutor |
RESPONSIBLE AGENCIES
Military Law Enforcement Agency
Military Prosecution of the Western, Southern, and Central region