The right to deferment depends on the form of study and the sequence of education
Students of correspondence and evening forms of study do not have an automatic right to a deferment from mobilisation. Exceptions are only for students of full-time or dual forms of education who comply with the sequence of attaining educational levels. This was reported by RBC-Ukraine (Тетяна Веремєєва) citing Zhytomyr Regional Territorial Recruitment and Social Support Centre, according to the portal PromPolitInform.
In accordance with Article 23 of the Law of Ukraine “On Mobilisation Preparation and Mobilisation”, deferment is granted exclusively to students who are enrolled in full-time or dual forms of study. A mandatory requirement is to attain an education level higher than the one previously acquired, in compliance with the legally defined sequence.
The right to deferment from military conscription during mobilisation also applies to persons enrolled in postgraduate studies, doctoral studies, or those admitted to internship. All other categories of students, particularly those who have chosen correspondence or evening forms of study, are subject to mobilisation on general grounds.
Criteria for obtaining a deferment
A situation where an individual is pursuing education at the same level as one already held, or lower, does not provide grounds for obtaining a conscription deferment. An example is a bachelor student entering a correspondence master’s degree program — in such a case, student status is not a guarantee of exemption from mobilisation measures.
It is important to understand that the lack of a right to deferment through education does not imply immediate mobilisation. Citizens may have other legitimate grounds for obtaining a deferment regulated by current legislation. These include health conditions, family circumstances, scientific activity, or having an employment reservation.
Other grounds for deferment
It is separately specified that an education-related deferment is granted for a term of up to one semester, but not exceeding six months. After the specified period expires, the document requires renewal according to established procedures.
The list of persons who have legal grounds for deferment also includes people with disabilities, parents raising three or more minor children, persons raising a child alone, as well as employees of critical enterprises and state institutions.
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