Attacks on Justice 2002: Belarus
The 1996 Constitution of Belarus, which was adopted by unconstitutional means, remains in force. The President has excessive power and continues to rule the country by presidential decree. (more…)
Region and country Archives: Belarus
Report of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on the situation of human rights defenders, A/HRC/4/37/Add.1, 27 March 2007: Belarus
61. On the 23 November 2006, the Special Representative, sent an urgent appeal concerning the detention of seven activists including Mr Vyacheslav Andreev, Ms Sviatlana Siarheichyk, Mr Svyatoslav Sementsov, Ms Tanya Ivanova, Mr Aleksei Filipenko, Ms Natallia Kavalchuk and Mr Viachaslau Bortnik who promote the human rights of lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transgender (LGBT) persons […]
Report of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights, A/HRC/4/16, 15 January 2007: Belarus
On 23 November 2006, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on the situation of human rights defenders and the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Belarus expressed concern at the detention of seven activists who worked to promote the human rights of lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transgender (LGBT) persons in Belarus, and […]
Attacks on Justice 2000 – Belarus
In Belarus the procedures regarding tenure, discipline and dismissal of judges do not comply with the principle of an independent judiciary. In fact, no respect at all for the Rule of Law is shown by the Belarussian Government. (more…)
Jurists condemn political trial in Belarus
Today, the ICJ expressed deep concern over the sentencing of former Belarusian Prime Minister Mikhail Chyhir to three years imprisonment, suspended for two years, for allegedly abusing his power in office. (more…)