NATIONAL SECURITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS PROTECTION: ACTIVITIES OF THE CABINET OF MINISTERS OF UKRAINE UNDER MARTIAL ARTS


DOI: https://doi.org/10.17721/2415-881x.2026.100.1.277-291

Volodymyr Horbatenko

Abstract


The correlation between national security and human rights protection in the activities of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine under martial law is considered. The real possibilities and priority measures of state bodies in the system of comprehensive protection of the country's population are clarified. The peculiarities of guaranteeing the rights of citizens who fulfill their constitutional duty to protect their state are revealed. The extraordinary realities associated with Russian aggression and the occupation of a significant part of Ukrainian territories are characterized. The mechanisms for ensuring freedom of speech and truthful information, and proper protection of information resources are determined. A holistic strategic vision of the post-war model of the legal order related to the protection of human and citizen rights and freedoms is outlined. A conclusion was made on optimizing the ratio of national security and protection of citizens' rights and freedoms, adaptation of state bodies to martial law. Accordingly, promising areas of activity of the executive branch were identified, which include: detailing the procedures for restricting citizens' rights during martial law with the definition of clear criteria and justification for the application of such restrictions in order to avoid possible abuse by the authorities; minimizing violations of the right to privacy; ensuring fair compensation for property damaged or lost in war conditions; clear regulatory definition of categories of persons affected by armed aggression; transparency in the use of received data, avoiding illegal disclosure of confidential information; overcoming formal procedures for considering complaints received from citizens regarding violations of their rights and freedoms; expanding the range of free legal support and information services; attention to offenses related to domestic violence, aggressive behavior, caused by increased levels of stress, anxiety, and economic instability. The strategy of future post-war reconstruction should provide for the creation of a significantly updated, stable, transparent legal system focused on real legal protection of the person.

Keywords


national security; human rights and freedoms; Russian-Ukrainian war; Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine; executive power; protection of the country's population; guaranteeing the rights of citizens; aggression; occupation; protection of information resources

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