Who has the right to issue summonses: new rules after the scandal in Ternopil region

After the shocking case in Ternopil, where our boys are suspected of kidnapping people for personal gain, discussions began among the population of Ukraine about who actually has the right to issue mobilization summonses.

According to the Ternopil Regional Military Commissariat, recent changes in legislation have some improvements. Now, a group of military personnel with combat experience is involved in notifying citizens to increase trust in the mobilization procedure and ensure its legality.

Experts note that information about mobilization summonses also reaches employers, but they cannot ignore it, as this may lead to penal liability.

• Combat experience of participants in military actions
• Involvement of village elders in the summons process
• Specific penalties for employers

In connection with the scandalous case in Ternopil, where military personnel are suspected of kidnapping people for selfish motives, Ukrainians began discussing the rights of individuals who issue mobilization summonses. The newly introduced rules will contribute to increasing citizens' trust in mobilization and ensuring the legality of this process.