Ukraine's Legislation to Recruit Prisoners for Military Service
Ukraine's Parliament passes a law allowing certain convicts to be released early in exchange for military service to bolster its military against Russia's invasion. The law excludes mass murderers, rapists, pedophiles, drug dealers, and political prisoners. Russia has a history of using prisoners for military service, with reports of high casualties and tough conditions.
Key Points
- Law allows convicts to be released early for military service
- Excludes certain classes of convicts like mass murderers and rapists
- Ukraine aims to recruit 10,000 volunteers through the prison scheme
- Russia has a history of using prisoners for military service with reports of high casualties
Pros
- Bolsters Ukraine's military against Russia's invasion
- Provides an opportunity for convicts to redeem themselves
Cons
- Potential risks of releasing convicts back into society
- High casualty rates and tough conditions for convict soldiers