Mobilization deferment: The Cabinet has revised the process for its application.

Resolution No. 1558 of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine introduces changes to the procedure for obtaining a deferment from mobilization. Among these changes is a clarification of the periods during which those liable for military service will be entitled to receive it. This is reported by specialists from the legal company INSEININ.

According to current legislation, a deferment from conscription for military service during mobilization, in a special period, is granted for a duration specified by law, but not exceeding the period of mobilization established by the decree of the President of Ukraine. This means that the deferment from mobilization is granted for 3 months, as this is the duration for which martial law is extended.

The government has also introduced automatic extension of the right to deferment. If the right to deferment is maintained, it will be extended for the entire duration of the new martial law.

It is also noted that if the duration of the legal grounds that provide the right to deferment is less than the duration of martial law, then the deferment will be granted for the duration of those circumstances.

For example, individuals with disabilities will receive a deferment until the end of the decree extending martial law or until the expiration of the MSEC conclusion.

Students, postgraduates, and doctoral candidates can obtain a deferment until the end of the decree extending martial law or for a semester, but not exceeding 6 months.

Teachers and educators receive deferment until the end of the academic year.

If a check is conducted and it is found that the individual liable for military service no longer has the actual circumstances that were the basis for the deferment, they will be notified of the cancellation of the mobilization deferment within 7 days.

As lawyers say, these changes merely clarify the maximum period for granting a deferment from mobilization and eliminate contradictions in its processing. The list of grounds and documents that provide the right to deferment remains unchanged.

We remind you that the Verkhovna Rada has stated that men aged 50 and over will not be mobilized. However, the TCK explained that this information has already lost its relevance.