The state institution "Territorial Medical Association of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine for the Kirovohrad Region" aware of and taking into account the threats to the national security of Ukraine associated with the activities of persons authorized to perform the functions of the state or local self-government, who in any way support the military aggression of the Russian Federation , draws the attention of its employees to the possibility of informing about the collaborative activities of the following persons:
– the Security Service of Ukraine to the hotline 0-800-501-482, as well as to the corresponding e-mail: [email protected],
- To the head of the institution and the institution's anti-corruption commissioner at tel. (0522) 55-84-16 or by e-mail [email protected]
and provides clarification regarding the concept of collaborationism and responsibility for it.
On March 15, 2022, the Law of Ukraine dated March 3, 2022 No. 2108-IX "On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of Ukraine on Establishing Criminal Liability for Collaborative Activities" entered into force in Ukraine (hereinafter - the Law). This Law amends the Criminal Code of Ukraine, namely Article 1111, entitled "Collaborative Activities". Who are the collaborators and why are they subject to criminal liability?
What is collaborationism?
This is the cooperation of the citizens of the state with the enemy to ensure the interests of the enemy and to cause harm to one's own state.
What actions of Ukrainian citizens are considered collaborationism?
A citizen of Ukraine publicly (at meetings, meetings, in the press, on the Internet, etc.) denies armed aggression against Ukraine, the occupation of part of the territory of Ukraine, calls for support for the actions of the aggressor state, supports the armed formations of the aggressor and its occupation administration, calls for cooperation with the state - the aggressor and its authorized bodies, as well as to the non-recognition of the extension of the state sovereignty of Ukraine to the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine.
A citizen of Ukraine voluntarily took various positions in illegal authorities created in the temporarily occupied territory, including in the occupation administration of the aggressor state, as well as participated in the organization and holding of illegal elections or referendums in the temporarily occupied territory or publicly called for the holding of such illegal elections or referendums in the temporarily occupied territory.
Carrying out propaganda by a citizen of Ukraine in the interests of the aggressor state in any educational institutions and promoting the implementation of the standards of education of the aggressor state in educational institutions of Ukraine.
Transfer of material resources to the military of the aggressor state, economic activity in cooperation with the aggressor state.
Organization and holding of events of a political nature, such as congresses, meetings, rallies, marches, demonstrations, conferences, round tables, etc., in support of the aggressor state, as well as active participation in such events.
A citizen of Ukraine voluntarily took up positions in judicial or law enforcement bodies created by the aggressor state, as well as voluntarily participated in illegal armed or paramilitary formations of the aggressor state or provided assistance to such formations in conducting hostilities against Ukraine.
While occupying positions in illegal bodies created by the aggressor state, committed actions or made decisions that led to the death of people or the onset of other serious consequences.
What is the responsibility for the actions of the collaborator?
Depending on the severity of the criminal offense committed by the collaborator, Article 1111 of the Criminal Code provides for various types of punishments that may be applied to him:
deprivation of the right to hold certain positions or engage in certain activities for a period of ten to fifteen years;
corrective works for a period of up to two years;
arrest for up to six months;
a fine of up to ten thousand tax-free minimum incomes of citizens;
imprisonment for up to fifteen years;
life imprisonment.
In addition, confiscation of property can be applied to the guilty person as an additional type of punishment.
(с) 2024
