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Poroshenko submits bill on martial law to Ukraineâ€™s parliament

03 April 2015 19:23 (UTC +04:00)

The document stipulates rules for introducing and lifting martial law in the country.

"A martial law is a special legal regimen that can be introduced in Ukraine or in parts of its territory in case of a military aggression or a threat of attack, a danger for Ukraine’s state independence and territorial integrity," the draft law says.

A martial law can be introduced after the Verkhovna Rada approves a relevant presidential decree, it said.

Besides, the draft law stipulates that vital facilities of the national economy are to be taken under intensified protection, all able-bodied individuals not engaged in the defense sector are to be bound by a labour duty, property of individuals and communities is to be alienated by force, a curfew is to be introduced, free movements of people are to be restricted and peaceful rallies, gatherings and demonstrations are to be forbidden.