Britain called on Belarus to establish a moratorium on death penalty

Britain called on Belarus to establish a moratorium on death penalty

"I was very concerned that Belarus has recently been enforced two death sentences. I am fully aware of the seriousness of the crime committed and deeply sympathize with all those affected. I believe that the death penalty an affront to human dignity, including the dignity of those who lead the sentence, "- said Minister of European Affairs, David Lidington, his words led AFN.by. "I urge the Belarusian authorities to introduce a formal moratorium on executions. Such a moratorium could open the way for future membership of Belarus in the Council of Europe and to facilitate the integration of Belarus into the international community ", – said the British minister. Recall, on July 21 reported that Belarus enforced two death sentences. According to human rights, it is a 28-year-old Andrew and 29 Burdyko-year-old Oleg Grishkovtsove, which in October 2009 committed the triple murder. The exact date of the execution of sentences of human rights defenders is unknown, but assumed that it occurred between 13 and 19 July 2011. By the death penalty and Grishkovtsova Burdyko Regional Court sentenced the city of Grodno. In early 2011, the President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko has rejected a request for clemency filed by prisoners after conviction. It should be noted that Belarus is the only country in Europe, where stored and applied the death penalty.

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