A man from Lviv region sentenced to prison for refusing mobilization
A man from Lviv region has been sentenced to three years in prison for refusing mobilization due to some religious beliefs. This verdict was handed down by the Chervonohrad city court in Lviv region at the end of March.
Details of the case
It is reported that in the summer of 2023, the man received a summons and underwent a military medical examination, which found him fit for military service. He immediately received a «combat» summons to report to a military unit. However, the conscript did not show up, thus avoiding the draft.
During the court hearing, the accused partially admitted his guilt and explained that the actions of the military enlistment office were unlawful. He mentioned that he underwent a medical examination, but his health complaints were not taken into account. In addition, the man stated that he is a religious person and does not want to carry a weapon, as it is prohibited by his church and religion. He claimed that he has the right to perform alternative service. However, he did not submit a relevant application.
In court, a minister of the religious community «Agape» of the Evangelical Christian Church in Lviv stated that the defendant is a member of the church and actively assists it. However, he recently received water baptism. According to the minister, the religion he practices does not explicitly prohibit military service.
