A member of Ukraine's border security force, following orders, shoots at a car to stop it, killing a passenger. He is tried in a civilian court and sentenced to 13 years in prison. On appeal, the judgment is overturned and a new trial ordered. Now a member of parliament is arguing that the country has to reinstate military courts, according to
this account.
"Such precedents do not add public confidence in the judicial system, which is why it is now necessary to reform it decisively. From my point of view, it was the case of Serhiy Kolmohorov that showed the need to return to the legislative settlement of military justice activities. Civilian courts have not right and should not bring in verdict or make decisions in military cases," [Iryna] Friz said.
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