News on the topic: administrative trials
02.09.2010 Ivan Kruk’s case considered at Hrodna Region Court
The Hrodna Region Court reversed the ruling of a lower court according to which Mr. Kruk was to be fined 1,050,000 rubles (about $348) for defamation of a state official. The case was returned for reconsideration.
27.08.2010 Even in Nazi Germany one could prove innocence
In today’s Belarus, an individual is deprived of any opportunities to exonerate oneself, says human rights activist Siarhei Ustsinau, analyzing the verdict by Judge Aksana Reliava of Minsk Savetski Court in the civil case of activist Viachaslau Siuchyk.
25.08.2010 Vitsebsk court acquits For Freedom activist Zheliapau
Vitsebsk Chyhunachny Court acquitted Khrystafor Zheliapau, activist of the For Freedom movement, previously charged with alleged illegal distribution of opposition periodicals, Aliaksandr Milinkevich’s press-service reports.
24.08.2010 BYR 700,000 fine for street drawing
On 24 August Salihorsk Town Court fined two Young Front activists Andrus Tychyna and Ryhor Astapenia BYR 700,000 each for arranging a street drawing contest marking the 20th anniversary of the proclamation of Belarus’ independence back on 27 July, European Radio for Belarus reports, quoting a Young Front activist Aliaksei Valabuyeu.
20.08.2010 Homel activists charged with arbitrariness
On 18 August, Vasil Paliakou, chair of UCP Homel regional office, was officially charged with arbitrariness during the 26 July rally marking the 20th anniversary of Belarusian independence. The police say other participants of the event will be prosecuted under civil procedures.
17.08.2010 For Freedom activist Ramanovich fined BYR 1,050,000
On 16 August, Pinsk Town Court fined Ales Ramanovch, BPF member and activist of the For Freedom opposition movement, BYR 1,050,000 for alleged production and distribution of printed materials, Radio Racyja reports.
13.08.2010 Havary Praudu activist Pashkevich fined BYR 1,400,000
Minsk Maskouski Court fined Mikail Pashkevich, activist of the ‘Havary Praudu’ civil campaign, BYR 1,400,000 for staging an unauthorized rally on the International Youth Day, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty reports.
11.08.2010 Opposition activist Kavalenka fined BYR 770,000
Siarhei Kavalenka, Vitsebsk activist of the BPF Conservative-Christian Party, has been fined BYR 770,000 for insulting policemen during his arrest back in July 2010, Radio Racyja reports.
10.08.2010 Minsk court acquits ‘Havary Praudu’ activists
Minsk Kastrychnitski Court acquitted two activists of the ‘Havary Praudu’ (‘Speak the Truth’) civil campaign Pavel Sehau and Viachaslau Mukha, previously accused of disorderly conduct, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty reports.
02.08.2010 Youth activist Azarka faces civil charges
Nastassia Azarka, head of ‘Young Belarus’ Niasvizh office, will stand trial for violating residential care regulations. On 30 July she was summoned to Niasvizh town police department and officially charged under Article 23.14 of the Civil Code.
30.07.2010 Ales Ramanovich's case: to be continued
The trial of the administrative case of a member of the Belarusian Popular Front and the For Freedom movement Ales Ramanovich was postponed to 10 a.m. on 10 August. Yesterday, the Pinsk Town and District Court started reviewing the case after the earlier verdict had been reversed by the Brest Region Court.
28.07.2010 Salihorsk: ‘Young Front’ activists to be tried for 27 July action as well
On 27 July members of the Salihorsk Young Front organization intended to hold a traditional contest of asphalt drawings dated to the anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. However, one of them, Ivan Shyla was detained at his first attempt to take chalk in his hand.
28.07.2010 Minsk: trials over yesterday’s detainees postponed to 5 August
Yesterday, on 27 July, the Minsk police detained Katsiaryna Davydzik, Mikalai Dzemidzenka, Andrei Kim and Viachaslau Siwchyk for participation in the street action in the Yakub Kolas Square dedicated to the 20th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence of Belarus.
22.07.2010 Christian Democrat Ales Halavan fined 875,000 rubles
An activist of the Belarusian Christian Democracy Ales Halavan received the court verdict from the mailman.
21.07.2010 Cassation complaint of Ales Abramovich dismissed
On 20 July the Barysau district court considered the cassation complaint of a civil activist Ales Abramovich against the verdict of the Barusau District Court by which he had been found guilty of violating Article 23.34 of the Code of Administrative Offences, ‘Violation of the order of organizing or holding mass events or picket).
