The National Police of Ukraine are not authorized to consider cases of military registration violations

From: National Police of Ukraine
Received: 08.09.2025

The request was submitted to obtain an official clarification regarding the powers of the National Police of Ukraine when interacting with the civilian population.

Specifically, the request seeks to determine whether police officers are authorized to obstruct the free movement of peaceful civilians within the territory of Ukraine, issue administrative fines without legal grounds, or use physical force and other coercive measures (such as detention or escorting) without proper legal justification.

The purpose of the inquiry is to clarify the legal basis and scope of police authority as defined by current Ukrainian legislation, and to ensure the protection of citizens’ constitutional rights and freedoms in accordance with the Constitution of Ukraine and the Law of Ukraine “On the National Police.”