CCCs do not have the right to detain people on their own: lawyer Yuriy Sukhov explained what the law provides

Conflict situations involving representatives of the CCC and citizens are increasingly common in Ukraine. At the same time, not all Ukrainians know where the powers of employees of territorial recruitment centers end and the competence of law enforcement officers begins.

Exclusively for the website “FEMIDA.ua”, the lawyer of JSC “Law Firm “Verum” Yuriy Sukhov explained in which cases a person can be detained legally and who has the right to do so.

“A lot of absolutely wrong and illegal things are happening. First, a person can only be detained for a committed offense. And this should be done by law enforcement agencies — the police or the Security Service of Ukraine,” the lawyer emphasized.

When is legal delivery to the CCC possible

According to the lawyer, if a protocol has been drawn up against a person or there is a decision on the commission of an administrative offense, in particular related to a violation of mobilization legislation, then the citizen can be delivered for the execution of appropriate procedural actions.

At the same time, the lawyer emphasizes: CCC employees can participate in such events, but they are not authorized to detain a person on their own.

“The right to detain a person is exclusively reserved for relevant law enforcement agencies. These powers are defined by the Law on the National Police,” Yuriy Sukhov explained.

How to protect your rights

The lawyer also advises citizens in controversial situations not to neglect legal assistance.

“If a person cares about protecting their rights, then, of course, a lawyer can help them in such cases,” he summarized.

Why the topic is causing public resonance

Against the backdrop of public resonance surrounding mobilization processes, lawyers are increasingly emphasizing the need for strict compliance with the law and citizens’ rights even under martial law.