Tuesday, June 24, 2008

At maidan Timetable

Rallies in Kyrgyzstan will now take place under the new rules
Hot debate flared in the Jogorku Kenesh during the discussion on amending the law "On the right of citizens to assemble peacefully, without weapons, freely hold rallies and demonstrations".
The document, initiated by a deputy Ishakom Masalievym, immediately aroused mixed reactions in political circles and among the public. According to amending the local authorities for 6 days before the public event are obliged to notify in writing about the outcome of the application. In case of disagreement with the decision of the authorities, citizens have the right to go to court within 12 days of receipt of refusal.
Under the new rules defined places, near which is not allowed to carry out public shares. This territory adjacent to hazardous industrial facilities, close to road and rail lines of international importance. Also banned protest in the vicinity of the residence of head of state, prime minister, parliament building and Government House, courts, prisons, military units. Moreover, mindful of past natural protests, MPs and the time limit pro -
Reference public demonstrations. No indeterminate shares now will not be allowed mitingovat only from 9 am to 20.00 pm. The law also prohibits establish yurta and other facilities.
According to Ishaka Masalieva, "the document is designed to clarify the rules and requirements of existing law, in which there are gaps in the management of public events". It clarifies the rights and responsibilities of government organs, public organizations and their representatives, citizens involved in this process.
Not all parliamentarians innovations occurred on the soul. The deputy faction SDPK Irina Ka-ramushkina Tymoshenko law, describing it as "setback and leap in an era of socialism and repression". She believes that changes in the law will create "artificial barriers to prevent undesirable activities, especially in the city centre".
The same point of view and holds several non-governmental organizations that had requested the president to veto the law. Human rights activists believe that the rules prohibiting legal act does not conform to international treaties and obligations, they can cause conflicts between the population and authorities, parties to the peace of shares and the police.

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