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Title: Vigilantism and “Plastic Wrap Civil Justice” in 2022 during the Russo-Ukrainian War

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The aim of the article is to present the results of research and observations related to the phenomenon of vigilantism in the context of military operations in Ukraine. ; Theoretical research methods were used, such as desk research and literature study. Additionally, monitoring particular causes in Worldwide media has been carried out. ; In the first months of 2022, during the ongoing Russo–Ukrainian war, an “unusual” phenomenon was observed on social media, namely the wrapping of suspected lawbreakers (e.g., marauders and petty thieves) with plastic wrap to structures, such as utility poles. In some cases, such individuals were whipped, chastised, sometimes even left naked and exposed to the elements, and open to mistreatment by passers-by. This raw form of wartime justice is loosely referred to in this article as “plastic wrap civil justice”, and is interpreted as a form of vigilantism. Several examples are provided in the context of the wider literature on vigilantism in times of war. ; It is concluded that neither the specific phenomenon of “plastic wrap civil justice”, nor vigilantism more broadly, can provide a sustainable path to peace, civil security and a law-abiding society. In times of war, especially where social equilibrium is at risk and where conventional justice infrastructure, like policing, has broken down, some may take it upon themselves to implement their own form of justice, or vigilantism, in order to restore it. Although not a legally recognized form of justice, vigilantism may reduce crime. However, it introduces a parallel form of justice that may leave fellow citizens vulnerable.

Date issued:

2024-04-24

Electronic Issue Date:

2024-07-25

Identifier:

oai:ribes-88.man.poznan.pl:2150 ; doi:10.37055/pno/191673 ; oai:editorialsystem.com:article-191673

Electronic ISSN:

2719-6763

Print ISSN:

2450-6869

Publisher ID:

191673

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Starting page:

70

Ending page:

88

Issue:

19

Journal:

PNO

Keywords:

justice during the war ; sustainable security ; plastic wrap civil justice ; vigilantism ; Russo–Ukrainian war

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May 20, 2025

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May 20, 2025

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