After almost two years of full-scale invasion, the government has decided to amend the rules for conscription during martial law. The new version of the draft law on mobilization, approved on January 30, limits the number of categories that can receive a deferral from mobilization.
One of the key changes is the abolition of the deferment of conscription for civil servants, although the reservation remains for mayors, heads of village councils and territorial communities. According to current legislation, certain categories of military personnel may receive a deferment from mobilization, taking into account their work at facilities of strategic importance to the army and the economy.
The new bill defines the criteria for receiving protection from mobilization, such as employment under an employment contract or agreement, being on military registration, not having a shortage of military registration specialties, and not having other deferrals.
The bill also introduces other important changes, such as exempting people with disabilities from mobilization, allowing the demobilization of servicemen who have returned from captivity, and replacing conscription with general military training. The bill also provides for reducing the draft age from 27 to 25 years and introducing a personal e-office and e-summons for more efficient administration of military matters.
