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Press release - DC096(2011)

Council of Europe reminds Ukraine of its obligations and commitments to the Organisation

Strasbourg, 12.10.2011 – The Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe today expressed serious concern about the trial of Yulia Timoshenko and the verdict, sentencing her to a 7 year prison term and a three year ban on holding office, as well as the ongoing trials of other Ukrainian public figures, and the perception of selective and politically motivated justice.

The Committee asked Secretary General Thorbjørn Jagland to bring its concerns to the attention of the Ukrainian authorities, and asked him also to pursue his dialogue with the authorities on ways of developing an independent judiciary and implementing a legislative framework in line with Council of Europe standards.

A recently adopted Action Plan for Ukraine, including the provision of Council of Europe expertise, could provide the framework for intensifying efforts to strengthen the functioning of democratic institutions and the rule of law in Ukraine.

NB.: The Committee of Ministers is the Council of Europe's decision-making body. It comprises the Foreign Affairs Ministers of all the member states, or their permanent diplomatic representatives in Strasbourg.

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