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Beatings and detentions: Lubinets on massive violations of the TCC

Ukrainians have begun to turn to the Ombudsman’s Office more often because of violations of their rights by TCC employees. According to the Verkhovna Rada Commissioner for Human Rights Dmytro Lubinets, such violations have become widespread and systemic. Lubinets wrote about this in Telegram, Komersant ukrainskyi reports

The Verkhovna Rada Commissioner for Human Rights Dmytro Lubinets has announced his readiness to make a detailed report in parliament on violations of citizens’ rights during mobilization activities. The proposal of MP Oleksiy Honcharenko to hear the ombudsman did not receive enough votes, but Lubinets emphasized that he is ready to present an analysis of the situation and propose legal solutions at any time.

Large-scale human rights violations: Lubinets’ statement

According to the ombudsman, citizens’ appeals to his office indicate a systemic and widespread nature of violations by employees of territorial recruitment and social support centers (TSCs and SPs).

“It seems that illegal detentions and beatings by representatives of the TSCs have become a new viral trend that cannot be stopped without a tough state response,” Lubinets said.

He emphasized that these cases are not isolated, but are a manifestation of violence and abuse of power.

Large-scale human rights violations during mobilization

Lubinets identified two main categories of problems that his office records:

1. Physical violence and unlawful acts

• Beatings of citizens: Groups of TCC officers forcibly detain people on the streets, in shopping centers and near the subway, using brute force.
• Causing road accidents: There have been reports of cyclists and motorcyclists being deliberately run over by TCC vehicles to force them to stop.

2. Violation of legal guarantees

• Restriction of access to lawyers: Detainees are not allowed to use legal aid, which is a direct violation of their rights.
• Concealment of information: Relatives and human rights activists cannot find out where the detainees are being held.
• Denial ofaccess tothe Ombudsman: Representatives of the Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights face obstacles during inspections.
• Forcing people to sign documents: People are forced to sign summonses without explanation of their content.
• Arbitrary detention: Mobilization is applied to students, people with disabilities, and those caring for sick relatives, despite legal deferrals.

Why has the problem become systemic?

Lubinets emphasizes that the scale and systemic nature of the violations require immediate government intervention.

“These are not just isolated incidents, but a trend that undermines the credibility of the mobilization process,” he notes.

“Such actions discredit not only the CCC but also the Armed Forces of Ukraine in general, causing public outrage.

What does Lubinets propose?

The Ombudsman is ready to submit a detailed report with proposals to the Verkhovna Rada:

• Strengthening control over the activities of the TCC and JV.
• Ensuring legal protection of citizens during mobilization.
• Developing mechanisms to prevent violence and abuse.

“I am ready to come to the parliament at any time and propose solutions in the legal field,” emphasized Lubinets, calling for urgent action at the state level.