After release from captivity, a number of issues arise concerning documents, payments and state guarantees. Support is also available to the families of those still in captivity.

The commission under Minregion that establishes whether a person was deprived of personal liberty as a result of armed aggression against Ukraine reviewed citizens’ applications and appeals.

Following consideration of the applications:

▪️ for 93 people, the fact of deprivation of personal liberty as a result of armed aggression against Ukraine was established;

▪️ 46 people were recognised as family members of people for whom this fact had been established;

▪️ release dates were established for 50 people;

▪️ the dates on which deprivation of personal liberty began were changed for 25 people.

The Commission returned to some cases after previous meetings. Where circumstances required further clarification, applicants and witnesses were heard.

It also considered matters concerning family members and reimbursement of professional legal assistance costs, and held additional hearings to comply with court decisions.

Each such Commission decision gives a specific person or family the opportunity to obtain the guarantees provided by law and state support.

The Commission includes representatives of the Ministry for Development, the SBU, the Office of the President of Ukraine, the Ministry of Social Policy, the Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Office of the Prosecutor General, the Ministry of Health, the Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights, the Ministry of Defence, the Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine, the Representation of the President of Ukraine in the Autonomous Republic of Crimea, as well as representatives of civil society and human rights organisations.

Documents to establish deprivation of personal liberty as a result of armed aggression against Ukraine and obtain state financial assistance may be submitted to the Ministry for Communities, Territories and Internally Displaced Persons:

By post: 01135, Kyiv, 14 Beresteiskyi Avenue

By email: [email protected]