Ukraine Debates “Authoritarian” Media Law
Critics argue that move, currently being fast-tracked by lawmakers, could curtail free speech.
Critics argue that move, currently being fast-tracked by lawmakers, could curtail free speech.
“In the event of an accident, the situation will be comparable to Chernobyl.”
Ukraine’s prosecutor general argues that “only working in synergy” will ensure accountability for Russian war crimes.
New legislation remains open to interpretation by law enforcement agencies and judges.
This week’s overview of key events and links to essential reading.
Evidence is mounting that hundreds of thousands of citizens have been forcibly sent to Russia from the east and south of Ukraine.
Despite Russia’s consistent refusal to comply with ECtHR decisions, we cannot afford to abandon this means of accountability.
The immediate priority is for the ICC to indict the person primarily responsible for the war: Vladimir Putin.
Conflicting laws make pursuing such cases more difficult – while criminalising some former fighters may only serve Russian interests.