REGULATORY AND LEGAL PRINCIPLES OF THE LEGALITY OF THE ACTIONS OF POLICE OFFICERS AND TERRITORIAL CENTERS FOR ASSISTANCE AND SOCIAL SUPPORT DURING MOBILIZATION MEASURES

Abstract

The article provides a comprehensive scientific analysis of the regulatory and legal framework ensuring the legality of actions performed by officers of the National Police of Ukraine and territorial recruitment and social support centers during the implementation of mobilization measures under the legal regime of martial law. The study examines the peculiarities of legal regulation of the relevant social relations, focusing in particular on the correlation between citizens’ obligations in the field of mobilization preparedness and the powers of authorized public authorities. The content and significance of the principle of legality as a fundamental basis for the functioning of state bodies under special legal regimes are раскрыто, with particular attention paid to its implementation through legal certainty, procedural regulation, and judicial control. Special emphasis is placed on distinguishing between the concepts of “martial law” and “state of war”, which is essential for determining the scope of powers of public authorities and the permissible limits of restriction of human rights and freedoms. The provisions of Ukrainian legislation, including the Constitution of Ukraine, the Laws of Ukraine “On the Legal Regime of Martial Law”, “On Mobilization Preparation and Mobilization”, and “On the National Police”, as well as relevant by-laws regulating the procedure of notifying persons liable for military service, checking documents, and carrying out control measures at checkpoints, are analyzed. Based on the generalization of judicial practice, the article identifies the formation of a stable legal position regarding the lawfulness of actions of police officers and recruitment authorities, particularly in terms of stopping vehicles and verifying documents within the framework of martial law measures. It is substantiated that the current legislation forms a coherent and internally consistent system of legal norms in which citizens’ obligations correspond to the powers of public authorities. At the same time, the necessity of adhering to the principle of proportionality and maintaining a balance between national security interests and human rights is emphasized. It is concluded that the legality of actions of authorized entities in the field of mobilization measures should be considered as a complex legal category that combines legal certainty, procedural safeguards, and effective control mechanisms.