News for 27 Oct 2009
27.10.2009 Andrei Zhuk: pardon appeal rejected
The Board for Criminal Cases of the Supreme Court has turned down the appeal for pardon by Andrei Zhuk, sentenced to death for alleged murder of six persons. During the court session, the convict's legal advisors presented a number of evidence, stating the severe sentence could be reduced. They also spoke in favour of the abolition of the death penalty. In his last word, Mr. Zhuk admitted his guilt, but asked to reduce the verdict.
27.10.2009 FIDH Representative addresses UN Special Rapporteur on Torture regarding repressions in Belarus
Julie Gromellon, FIDH Representative in Geneva, has addressed Manfred NOWAK, Special Rapporteur on Torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, with an appeal regarding individual cases of ill-treatment in Belarus / harsh repression of protests in Belarus. The high FIDH official condemns cases of recent violent repression of peaceful protesters in Belarus, quoting letters sent by the victims. Here is the full text of the appeal.
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