What you need to know
People whose deprivation of personal liberty as a result of armed aggression against Ukraine has been established under the statutory procedure are entitled to all types of free secondary legal aid.
A representative or family member may begin by asking for advice and providing the available information. The lawyer will explain the appropriate application procedure.
How legal aid can help
Understand your rights
Receive a confidential consultation and a clear explanation of the available procedures.
Prepare documents
Get help with applications, complaints, claims, appeals and other procedural documents.
Protect your interests
Where provided by law, a lawyer may defend you or represent your interests in court and before public authorities.
Matters you can raise
Establishing the fact
Applications and evidence concerning deprivation of personal liberty due to armed aggression.
Payments and guarantees
Access to statutory financial assistance and social protection.
Restoring rights
Identity documents, employment, property and other rights affected by captivity.
Representation
Protection of interests before courts and public authorities in matters connected with deprivation of liberty.
How to start
Choose a safe contact channel
Call, write online or visit a legal aid bureau. You may apply where you actually live.
Explain what happened
Tell the lawyer what decision or action you need to challenge and what documents you currently have.
Confirm the legal ground
The lawyer will check eligibility, explain the scope of services and identify any supporting documents.
Do not delay your first consultation because documents are missing. Bring what you have, and tell the lawyer if contacting you by telephone or message could create a safety risk.
The right to free secondary legal aid and its scope are defined by Article 14 and other provisions of the Law of Ukraine “On Free Legal Aid”.