Supreme Court upholds non-registration of Mikhail Vasiliieu
Mikhail Vasilyeu, Barysau leader of the United Civil Party
On 5 September the Supreme Court of the Republic of
Belarus considered the appeal of the head of the Barysau city organization of
the United Civil Party Mikhail Vasiliieu against his non-registration as a
candidate for the Parliament by the election commission of Barysau village
constituency #63.
Judge Bakinouskaya confirmed the lawfulness of the appropriate decisions of the
constituency commission and the Central Election Commission.
Bear in mind that Mikhail Vasiliieu was not registered as a candidate because
of the failure to indicate a car in his income and asset declaration. According
to Ruling #103 of 20 November 2003, only cars, buses, tractors and motorcycles
with engines of more than 50 cubic centimeters must be indicated in such
declarations. There is no need to put any trailers in them. However, the court
traditionally sides with the authorities.
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