The regional media outlet “Zakarpats’kyi Visnyk” is launching a new project of public importance— “ASK A LAWYER.” The main goal of this column is to provide citizens with professional, accessible, and practical legal explanations regarding today’s most pressing and controversial legal challenges.
The guest on the first episode was Oleksiy Andriyovych Fazekosh, chairman of the Bar Association of Zakarpattia Oblast. The topic of the premiere discussion was high-profile issues related to citizens’ interactions with TCC officers and National Police officers during checks on the streets and at checkpoints.
Legality of Actions and Limits of Authority
The issue of citizens being stopped by TCC representatives alongside the police remains one of the most debated and contentious topics in society today. As Oleksiy Fazekosh noted, human rights practice indicates the existence of actual violations by representatives of state agencies, regarding which facts have already been documented and criminal proceedings have been initiated.
In the first issue, we examined the key legal aspects in detail:
- Document Check: What specific documents are TCC and police officers authorized to request when stopping a person on the street or pulling over a vehicle?
- Requirements Not Provided for by Law: Which orders or actions citizens have every right to refuse to comply with if law enforcement officials exceed their authority.
- Forcible Detentions: Why grabbing, using force, and forcibly taking someone away in the middle of the street are illegal, and what to do in such critical situations.
- Video recording: Are citizens permitted to record the actions of military personnel and police officers on video to document violations and protect their constitutional rights?
Protecting Constitutional Rights—Above All Else
The expert emphasizes: in the event of a violation of the law, citizens should promptly contact qualified attorneys to competently and promptly document instances of abuse of power and protect their rights guaranteed by the Constitution.
“Abuses do occur, and this is a common problem in our society. To defend your rights, you need to consult a professional attorney and act strictly within the bounds of the law,” noted Oleksiy Fazekosh.
Please submit your questions
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If you’ve encountered legal uncertainty or need a professional legal answer to your question, leave a comment below the video or send a message to the editorial team at. The most relevant topics will be covered in detail in future episodes of.
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