The position of the Volyn TCC on not allowing lawyers into the mobilization process contradicts current legislation.
This was reported by the Commissioner for Human Rights of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, Dmytro Lubinets.
Recently, the TCC officially stated that lawyers should not interfere in mobilization processes.
The Volyn Regional TCC and SP reported that the intervention of outsiders, in particular lawyers, could undermine the objectivity and independence of the mobilization and medical examination processes, which are critically important for national security.
The Ombudsman’s office commented on the situation, recalling that according to Article 59 of the Constitution of Ukraine, everyone has the right to professional assistance. No one in Ukraine can be deprived of this right even under martial law.
The situation was also commented on by the Deputy Chairman of the Committee for the Protection of the Rights of Advocates and Guarantees of Advocacy of the National Association of Advocates of Ukraine Igor Kolesnikov. He emphasized that the position of the Volyn TCC in relation to advocates does not stand up to any criticism, and may also contain elements of a crime under Article 397 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine – interference in the activities of a defender or representative of a person.
Source: Racurs
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