Trial over Tamara Shchapiotkina remitted
https://spring96.org./en/news/28505
2009
2009-05-21T18:40:25+0300
2009-05-21T18:40:25+0300
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According to RFE/RL, the independent journalist Tamara Shchapiotkina, detained by Biaroza town police during a picket on 26 April, will have to appear in court on 29 May, following her request to hear several police witnesses of the arrest.
The journalist is accused of violating Article 23.34 of the Administrative Code – ‘disturbing public order during mass actions.
According to the famous Brest human rights activist Raman Kisliuk, ‘the arrest is the violation of her right to free expression of opinions.’