On December 13, the Verkhovna Rada as a whole supported the draft law " According to ZMINA human rights activists, the bill was adopted on the fifth day after registration without public discussion.. It has been sent to the President for signature..

Human rights activists note that this bill worsens the right of the military to judicial protection and limits judges in taking into account all circumstances when issuing a guilty verdict.. They emphasize that this is a violation of the rule of law and discrimination against the military on the basis of professional status..

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Military personnel are offered to take away the right to take into account mitigating circumstances when sentencing.

Human rights activists emphasize that the court should be able to fully assess the evidence and circumstances of each specific case..

" In particular, it is necessary to increase motivation for service,"

The bill also No. 8271 provides for the right to inspect conscripts and reservists during a meeting, as well as military personnel for a state of alcoholic, narcotic or other intoxication or being under the influence of drugs that reduce the attention and speed of reaction by representatives of the Military Law Enforcement Service.

The bill does not provide for the possibility of involving witnesses or the presence of the commander during the inspection. This will negatively affect the objectivity of the inspection procedure..

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