Ukraine Mobilization: Lawyer Blocked from Client, Rights Violation Alleged

Kyiv Mobilization: Lawyer Highlights Concerns Over Access to Client at Enlistment Office A recent incident in Kyiv, Ukraine, has raised concerns about access to legal representation and medical care for mobilized men. A lawyer, who wishes to remain anonymous for safety reasons, described how they and medical personnel were denied access to their client at a Dniprovskyi Territorial Conscription and Recruitment Center (TCRC) yesterday. "They wouldn't let us in—no medics, no police, no lawyers," the lawyer stated. The lawyer's team eventually called in a police investigative team and filed a report, alleging that the denial of access constituted the crime of abandonment of a person in danger. The lawyer also reported the incident to the Verkhovna Rada (Ukrainian Parliament) temporary investigative commission. The lawyer's account highlights the challenges faced by lawyers in ensuring their clients' rights are protected during the ongoing mobilization. The incident underscores a need for greater transparency and accountability in the mobilization process. While the on-duty medic reported that the client was fine and hadn't requested medical assistance, the lawyer insists the denial of access is a serious issue. "This is essentially abandonment of a person in need," the lawyer emphasized. The incident raises concerns about the potential for similar situations to occur elsewhere and the need for improved procedures to protect the rights of mobilized individuals. The lawyer's actions in filing a report and alerting the Verkhovna Rada demonstrate a commitment to upholding the rule of law and ensuring that the rights of all citizens are protected, even amidst the challenges of war.