Postponement of conscription in wartime

Despite the full-scale war in Ukraine, not everyone is able to fight. There are categories of conscripted population who, for certain reasons and circumstances, cannot fight and have the right to receive a deferment in wartime.

How important is the postponement of the draft in wartime

Deferment from conscription during wartime is a right, not an obligation. However, in many cases, getting a reprieve is very important.

Here are a few reasons why wartime deferment can be important:

• To preserve life and health. In wartime, servicemen risk their lives and health. Postponement of the draft avoids this risk.
• For continuing education or professional activity. In wartime conditions, education and professional activities may be difficult or even impossible. Postponement from the draft allows you to continue your studies or professional activity.
• To solve certain family circumstances and issues. In wartime, many men of draft age go abroad or find themselves in a combat zone. The postponement of the draft allows the husband to stay at home and solve family issues (care, maintenance, guardianship, etc.).

Conditional categorization of grounds for postponement

Grounds for postponement of conscription for military service in wartime can be conditionally divided into the following categories:

• Family reasons. This category includes reasons such as the presence of minor or minor children, the service of another spouse, the disability of a parent or spouse, etc.
• Health status. This category includes reasons such as the presence of an illness or injury that prevents military service.
• Education and professional activity. This category includes reasons such as studying at a higher educational institution, employment in the field of health care, education, culture, science, at critical infrastructure facilities, etc.
  

  

The complexity of issuing a postponement and the risks of receiving a summons

Obtaining a deferment from military service in wartime can be a complicated and lengthy process. For this, it is necessary to collect the necessary documents and submit them to the Territorial center of recruitment and social support.

In the case of receiving a summons for military service, a man who is conscripted must appear at the Territorial center of recruitment and social support. In case of non-appearance without valid reasons, the man may be held administratively or criminally liable.

The importance of legal aid

In order to receive a deferment from conscription for military service during wartime, it is recommended to seek legal assistance from a lawyer. The lawyer will help to collect the necessary documents, issue an application for postponement and represent the client's interests in the Territorial center of recruitment and social support.

Legal aid can be particularly useful in the following cases:

• In case of complex or conflicting circumstances.
• In case of refusal of Territorial center of recruitment and social support to grant deferment.

A lawyer will be able to analyze a specific situation and develop an optimal strategy for obtaining a postponement.

Therefore, in order to realize your legal right to receive a deferral, you should not delay, but you should use professional legal assistance.