Does your commander’s order violate your rights? Do you know that such actions can be appealed legally?
We explain which orders are subject to appeal and how you can do so in accordance with the current legislation of Ukraine.
Servicemen and servicewomen have the legal right to appeal orders issued by their superiors regarding:
- assignment and deprivation of military rank
- reduction in military rank
- reinstatement in military rank
- appointment to positions
- dismissal from positions
- transfer in service
- dismissal from military service
- staying in military service beyond the age limit
- deployment abroad
- conclusion and termination (dissolution) of a contract, extension of its term
- imposition of a disciplinary penalty
You can appeal such orders yourself in the following ways:
- send a written request or apply in person to officials, military authorities, and law enforcement agencies
- apply to pre-trial investigation bodies and other state bodies
- file a lawsuit with the administrative court of jurisdiction.
- Learn more about how to file a complaint and the procedure for its consideration here: https://cutt.ly/awWyXdjY
You can always get free legal advice from the Ukrainian Veterans Foundation. To do so, fill out an application here: https://cutt.ly/dwWyNzmK
Our lawyers will help you protect your rights.
