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European Court hearing in Lutsenko case
18.04.2012
On 17 April 2012 the European Court of Human Rights held a public chamber hearing in the case of Lutsenko v. Ukraine, this case specifically regarding the grounds and circumstances of the former Interior Minister’s detention
US calls for Ivashchenko’s release
13.04.2012
"We are deeply disappointed in this latest example of selective justice in Ukraine and call for his release, particularly given the state of his health after 18 months in pre-trial detention"
Ivashchenko accuses judge of torture
13.04.2012
Former Acting Defence Minister in Yulia Tymoshenko’s government, Valery Ivashchenko who was sentenced on Thursday to 5 years imprisonment, has accused presiding judge Serhiy Vovk of torture over his treatment on Monday this week
German Ombudsperson condemns politically motivated prosecutions
13.04.2012
Markus Lönung called what is happening in Ukraine “a step backwards” and a huge disappointment. He noted a considerable deterioration in press freedom and freedom in expressing views in the media, as well as restrictions on freedom of assembly.
Italian court releases Avakov from custody
13.04.2012
The former Kharkiv Regional Governor, ally of imprisoned opposition leader Yulia Tymoshenko and likely successful candidate in this year’s parliamentary elections was detained on 25 March after the Ukrainian authorities initiated criminal proceedings against him over alleged “abuse of power”
IVASHCHENKO SENTENCED TO 5 YEARS
12.04.2012
Ivashchenko’s case is among those arousing most accusations of selective prosecution of members of Yulia Tymoshenko’s government. He has been convicted of “abusing his position” in November 2009 while Acting Minister of Defence by signing a plan to sell the Feodosia Marine Engineering Works
Ivashchenko to hear sentence from a stretcher?
12.04.2012
The prison authorities are claiming that Valery Ivashchenko does not have any illness which should prevent him from attending the court hearing on Thursday expected to pass verdict in one of the cases which has aroused international concern despite Monday’s hearing having been held with Mr Ivashchenko lying on a stretcher
Prosecutor demands 6 years for Ivashchenko
10.04.2012
Valery Ivashchenko, former Acting Defence Minister in Yulia Tymoshenko’s government, was brought to the court on a stretcher. His prosecution is one of those most frequently named as giving rise to serious doubts about the rule of law and lack of political motivation
Opposition leader to take part in Avakov extradition hearing
10.04.2012
Mr Kozhemyakhin stated on Monday that he will be asking the Italian authorities to refuse to extradite Arsen Avakov on the grounds that the charges against him are politically motivated
Another minister in Tymoshenko’s government imprisoned
07.04.2012
In yet another highly disturbing case, Georgy Filipchuk, former Environment Minister in Yulia Tymoshenko’s government has been sentenced to three years imprisonment for “abuse of power and official position”
Ukraine: a land of opportunity?
06.04.2012
UK Minister for Europe: Association Agreement is unlikely to be signed and ratified unless opposition leaders jailed as a result of flawed trials are freed and permitted to participate in politics.
Freedom House Delegation visits Ukraine
06.04.2012
“We are very concerned by the selective prosecution of key opposition figures, the ’family-ization’ of corruption, and stress the importance of free and fair elections in October 2012 for Ukraine’s democratic development."
The Electoral force of unsubstantiated allegations
05.04.2012
While measures have been taken over the last few days clearly aimed at allaying concern about Yulia Tymoshenko’s health, there has been no let up in the coordinated efforts seen since October to add other criminal charges. Quite the contrary as one event on Wednesday demonstrated
Church leaders call on Yanukovych to pardon Tymoshenko
04.04.2012
The letter is signed by the Head of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church (Kyiv Patriarchate); the Head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church; Bishop Markiyan Trofymiak of the Roman Catholic Church; the Head of the Ukrainian Autocephalous Orthodox Church and representatives of a number of Evangelical Churches
Court hearing on separate charge against Lutsenko postponed
03.04.2012
The court hearing, scheduled for 2 April 2012 into charges against former Minister of the Interior Yury Lutsenko and two other people over alleged unlawful surveillance has been adjourned until 23 April, 6 days after the public consideration of his application by the European Court of Human Rights
Pshonka issues instruction for Tymoshenko to be treated outside prison
03.04.2012
As reported, the European Court of Human Rights decided on 15 March 2012 to indicate to the Ukrainian Government, under Rule 39 that it ensure that former Ukrainian Prime Minister Yuliya Tymoshenko receive adequate medical treatment in an appropriate institution.
Negotiations on treatment of Yulia Tymoshenko in Germany
02.04.2012
A spokesperson for the German Government confirmed on Saturday that the Government is holding talks with Kyiv on treating former Prime Minister and opposition leader Yulia Tymoshenko in a German hospital
Swift and coordinated – next Tymoshenko verdict not far off
31.03.2012
Given the lightening speed and coordination of the actions of the government, Prosecutor’s office and courts, another sentence against former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko can, it would seem, be expected before her case is examined in the European Court of Human Rights.
Ivashchenko angered over falsified protocols
30.03.2012
Former Acting Defence Minister in Yulia Tymoshenko’s government, Valery Ivashchenko who has been in detention since August 2010 asserts that the court examination of the criminal investigation material has revealed falsification by the Prosecutor General’s Office
PACE representatives shocked by Kyiv’s unwillingness to fulfil recommendations
30.03.2012
This followed the Foreign Minister’s statement that “Ukraine can do whatever it wants and even disregard resolutions or recommendations of the Committee (of the Council of Europe”
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