Reserve, critical infrastructure, or defense contributions – Rada proposed to change mobilization deferment rules
Kyiv • UNN
The Rada proposes to ban indefinite deferments and create a registry of individuals. Those with deferments must pay contributions or work at critical infrastructure facilities.
In Ukraine, a proposal has been made to change the approach to the deferment (reservation) of persons liable for military service and to legislatively establish uniform rules for all categories of individuals eligible for mobilization deferment. This was reported by UNN with reference to draft law No. 15237.
The proposal concerns the draft law "On Fair Reservation and Participation in Defense," which provides for a ban on indefinite reservations, regular review of the grounds for them, the creation of a Register of Reserved Persons, as well as defining forms of participation for such citizens in the state's defense. The document was submitted to the Ukrainian parliament on May 13 by its author, People's Deputy Maksym Zaremskyi.
Details
Zaremskyi emphasizes: Ukraine has been resisting full-scale armed aggression for five years, and since the beginning of the Great War, hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians have stood up to defend the state.
"Against this background, the issue of reserving those liable for military service remains one of the most sensitive for society, business, and state institutions," says the MP.
He believes that the current reservation mechanism requires legislative regulation in terms of fairness, transparency, and the participation of reserved persons in supporting defense.
What is proposed
The MP wants to establish clear and uniform reservation rules for everyone at the legislative level. This means that the categories of persons eligible for reservation, the grounds for granting it, and the maximum terms must be determined exclusively by law, rather than by separate decisions or sub-legislative mechanisms.
Ban on indefinite reservation proposed - grounds and details
One of the key provisions of the draft law concerns the terms of reservation. The author of the bill proposes to ban the establishment of reservations on an indefinite basis. That is, reservations should be granted only for a specific period, after which they must be reviewed.
The document also provides for regular checks of reservations already granted to an individual. They must be reviewed for compliance with the requirements established by law. According to the author of the legislative initiative, this should reduce the risks of abuse and make the reservation issuance system more controlled.
How reserved persons will participate in the country's defense
A separate block of the draft law concerns the participation of reserved persons in the defense of the state. The document stipulates that the mere fact of being reserved should not mean a person's complete removal from the country's defense needs.
Therefore, reserved persons must participate in defense in several ways. These include:
- employment at a critical infrastructure facility,
- service in the reserve;
- targeted contributions to defense.
In other words, the document proposes to "link" the reservation not only to the needs of the employer or industry but also to a person's broader participation in supporting defense capabilities. This is an attempt to form a model in which a reserved citizen remains useful for the state's defense, even if they are not performing military service under mobilization.
Register of Reserved Persons - why they want to create it
Another important innovation proposed by the author of the draft law is the creation of a Register of Reserved Persons. It should include data on all citizens who have received a reservation.
At the same time, the document provides for the protection of sensitive information. Personal data of reserved persons, as well as information that could identify the critical infrastructure facility where they work, must be anonymized. This is important given the security risks, as information about critical infrastructure during wartime cannot be open for uncontrolled access.
Which laws are proposed to be changed
The final provisions of the draft law provide for amendments to part two of Article 3 of the Law of Ukraine "On Mobilization Preparation and Mobilization."
At the same time, the author of the document indicates that the adoption and implementation of the draft law will not require additional amendments to other laws of Ukraine. The current regulatory framework in this area consists of the Constitution of Ukraine and the Law of Ukraine "On Mobilization Preparation and Mobilization."
How changes to reservation rules will be funded
The explanatory note separately stated that the implementation of the provisions of the draft law, if adopted, will not require additional expenditures from the general or special funds of the state budget.
Further implementation of the law, if passed in its entirety, should be carried out within the funds provided for the financing of Ukraine's defense sector.
How the new draft law will change the reservation system
The author of the draft law expects that its adoption will contribute to the legislative regulation of the issue of fair reservation and the involvement of reserved persons in defense participation.
Among the predicted consequences are an increase in trust in the state, a reduction in corruption risks, and support for the combat readiness of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.