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Ukraine: European Parliament envoys to monitor Tymoshenko trial

07-06-2012

The European Parliament (EP) has nominated two envoys to monitor court proceedings involving imprisoned former Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko on its behalf. Pat Cox, former European Parliament President, and Aleksander Kwasniewski, former President of Poland, will have full access to all documents relevant to the case as well as lawyers, prosecutors and other officials, EP President Martin Schulz said yesterday.
 
He voiced hope that their mission would be “a breakthrough that would help Ukraine to address problems concerning the rule of law and the independence of judiciary,” adding:  “I hope it will contribute to restoring mutual confidence in EU-Ukraine relations.”
 
Martin Schulz described both envoys as “personalities of high international repute,” commanding respect “for their excellent record in foreign and domestic politics” and enjoying “wide support across all political forces in the European Parliament.”
 
The EP's envoys will meet Prime Minister Azarov on 11 June in Kyiv. They are also expected to meet Yulia Tymoshenko's family and lawyers. (EU Neighbourhood Info)
 
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Martin Schultz  Statement
 
EU Neighbourhood Info Centre  - EU-Ukraine Cooperation Council takes stock of relations (16-5-2012)
 
Delegation of the EU to Ukraine
 
EU Neighbourhood Info Centre webpage - Ukraine

  


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