Today at 18:40
March 1, Minister of Defense of Ukraine Oleksii Reznikov met with Executive Director of the International Bar Association Mark Ellis.
The parties discussed implementation of a Memorandum signed between the Ministry of Defense, the International Bar Association, and the Ukrainian Bar Association.
In particular, the issues of improving the legal regulation of military service, disseminating knowledge about the rights and obligations of military personnel, ensuring proper protection in cases related to military and war crimes, as well as preparing guidelines, training programs and information materials to improve existing Ukrainian legislation.
“It is important that Ukrainian legislation regulating the military sphere meets the challenges of today and is reformed in accordance with the best international practices. This is why we are launching a platform for legal cooperation that will allow us to engage the best Ukrainian and international experts in this work. The Memorandum will become the basis for further initiatives aimed at developing interaction and cooperation between the Ukrainian Defense Ministry and domestic and foreign legal organizations,” said Oleksii Reznikov.
Work is also underway on a draft law on establishment of military police and development of military justice in Ukraine in general.
