The Ministry of Defence has called on MPs to immediately return to consideration of the draft law on military police.
The ministry insists that the Rada prioritise draft law No. 6569-d and return to its consideration after additional consultations.
‘The MoD experts, together with the General Staff and the Military Law Enforcement Service, are ready to cooperate with MPs to improve this important document,’ the Ministry of Defence stressed.
The ministry explained that the creation of the military police is critical for ensuring law and order in the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
"In particular, in terms of compliance with NATO standards and the development of a system that will ensure justice and effective protection of the rights of servicemen. One of the priorities of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine is to establish the entire vertical of military justice: military police, military prosecutors and military courts. This is a step necessary to strengthen the defence capability of our country and ensure law and order in the army,’ the ministry said.