Ukraine: Flawed Legislation on Collaboration
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A statue of Themis, the Greek goddess of justice, near Kyiv’s Court of Appeal.
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Some provisions of Ukraine’s anti-collaboration legislation make it possible to criminally prosecute Ukrainian civilians for legitimate activities essential to civilian life in occupied areas.These provisions have led to unjust prosecution of many Ukrainian civilians.Ukrainian authorities should revise the legislation, in close consultation with civil society, to ensure compliance with international humanitarian and human rights law. The European Union should include it among the priorities …read more
Source:: Human Rights Watch
