Human rights: the order of entry and exit from the Crimea restricts the right to freedom of movement

Human rights activists believe that the procedure adopted by the government in ’ ride in the temporarily occupied territory of Ukraine and departure from it restricts freedom of movement and does not meet the Constitution of Ukraine the possibility limit this right only by law. PRo is reported. Outstanding platform « Human Rights Agenda » notes that the government exceeded its powers and set restrictions that are not required by law. Activists believe that the Ukrainian government carries out a number of steps that degrade the protection of human rights and freedoms, destroying called ’ t link between the peninsulaand mainland Ukraine and create additional difficulties for the citizens of Ukraine who are victims of the occupation, and for foreigners and persons without citizenship, legally staying in Ukraine. &Laquo; B ’ Congress and leaving minors carried out by a travel document or passport for travel abroad, and with the consent of both parentss exit, in addition, parents should have a passport of citizen of Ukraine. Registration of documents takes a considerable amount of time, and in the Crimea issue such documents is almost impossible for the citizens of Ukraine. This leads to the violation of the right to travel, restrictions on the right of the child to family life ... & raquo ;, – noted Mr.ravozahysnyky. They also note that foreigners and stateless persons are obliged ’ related receive a special permit issued in Ukraine in the near LCA division within 5 working days. &Laquo; B ’ Congress allowed only for the reasons mentioned in the order, the list of which is limited and includes only seven grounds. List reasons for recymannya special permit for foreigners exhaustive and, besides family and property called ’ bonds and the need to visit the burial site, allows only need to participate in the defense of national interests of Ukraine to the peaceful settlement of the conflict, liberation of Ukraine from occupation or on Humanitarian Policy(Only at the request or consent of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs), the need for diplomatic and consular functions … We believe that the right way out of this situation could be the adoption of a new order that will take account of these shortcomings and to safeguard the rights and interests of citizens of Ukraine, foreigners and stateless citizenship, observanceLaws are being built Ukraine & raquo ;, – the statement says. Human rights activists believe that the new order should eliminate any restrictions for citizens of Ukraine and simplify the procedure for obtaining permits foreigners and persons without citizenship. In addition, the authors of the appeal consider it necessary to develop a new procedure to involve representativesPlatform « Human Rights Agenda & raquo ;, representatives of public initiatives that help immigrants, international and intergovernmental organizations 4 June Cabinet approved the in ’ ride to and exit from the Crimea peninsula. According to the decree 367, citizens in Ukraine can ’ yizhdzhaty in and out of the Crimea peninsula, showingdocument confirming citizenship of Ukraine and foreigners – passport and a special permit issued by the State Migration Service. Also introduced order contains a list of grounds on which the citizens of Ukraine and other countries may refuse entry to the Crimea. Platform « Human Rights Agenda » &Ndash; informal Koalation of human rights organizations. Members platforms – Ukrainian Helsinki Human Rights Union, the Kharkiv Human Rights Group, Centre for Civil Liberties, Amnesty International in Ukraine, the Information Center of Human Rights, Center for the Study of Law Enforcement, Human Rights House in Kiev center « Social Action Project & raquo ;, « No Borders & raquo ;, euromaidan SOS.

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