News for 15 Nov 2013
15.11.2013 Human rights activist demands to amend the Law “On Psychiatric Care”
The new Law of the Republic of Belarus № 349-3 “On Psychiatric Care” came into force on January 7, 2012. It may seem just another bill, but it is necessary to pay special attention to some seemingly insignificant articles.
15.11.2013 Havel Prize nominees congratulate Ales Bialiatski
A letter of congratulation to Ales Bialiatski currently held in Babruisk penal colony came from the Hungarian-based Mental Disability Advocacy Center (MDAC).
15.11.2013 Statement by the Human Rights Center "Viasna" regarding the arrest of human rights defender Andrei Bandarenka
On November 14, the Court of Minsk’s Maskouski district considered the administrative case opened against the director of the private cultural and educational institution “Platform Innovation” Andrei Bandarenka, as a result of which the human rights activist was found guilty of violating Article 23.34 of the Administrative Code (violation of the order of organizing and holding mass events) and sentenced to five days in prison.
15.11.2013 Human rights activists report non-critical changes in media environment in Salihorsk
Salihorsk representatives of the Belarusian Helsinki Committee continue to monitor the situation with freedom of speech in the district. The human rights activists say the status quo in this area in recent months is still preserved, with a light movement in the direction of improving the situation.
15.11.2013 Another picket banned in Baranavichy
Baranavichy city executive committee banned a rally under the slogan “They must be stopped”, “Public control for actions of the authorities”. It is said in a letter signed by the deputy chairman of the executive committee Mr. Kastsiukevich received by local trade union activist Ryhor Hryk. The official said that the government would not allow the rally, as the slogan of the claimed mass action violated the requirements of Art. 10 of the Law “On Mass Events in the Republic of Belarus”.
15.11.2013 Lohvinau vs. Ministry of Information hearing appointed for November 18
The publisher is trying to appeal the decision to deprive him of his publishing licence.
15.11.2013 Euroradio correspondent office prolongs accreditation in Belarus
PM Mikhail Myasnikovich signed a corresponding decree. It is published at the Belarusian national legal internet-portal.
15.11.2013 Human rights defender Andrei Bandarenka sentenced to 5 days of arrest
The Court of Minsk’s Maskouski district considered yesterday administrative charges brought against the mother of Ihar Ptsichkin who died in Minsk detention center this August and director of a human rights group called “Platform Innovation” Andrei Bandarenka. They were accused of unauthorized picketing.
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