Russian Justice Ministry disagrees with ECHR's verdict on compensations to oppositionists held to liability for participation in actions, to appeal it
MOSCOW. Feb 7 (Interfax) - The Russian Justice Ministry plans to appeal the Strasbourg Court's ruling on the payment of over 180,000 euros worth of compensation to Russian opposition activists, who were held liable in the homeland for involvement in peaceful protest actions.
"Over three months the Russian Justice Ministry together with the state competent bodies will study the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) verdict in the Lashmankin and others versus Russia case and will provide for the preparation of the Russian legal stance in order to appeal it at the Grand Chamber of the European Court," the Justice Ministry press service said in a statement obtained by Interfax on Tuesday.
"The Russian authorities' position will be elaborated with due account of the federal legislation requirements and the Russian Constitutional Court's position," it said.
Earlier on Tuesday, the ECHR upheld an appeal by Alexander Lashmankin and other plaintiffs versus Russia, compelling a payment of 183,550 euros to them. The released court communique said that the court has uncovered a breach of Article 11 of the European Convention of Human Rights (the right for the freedom of assembly) by Russia. Twenty-three plaintiffs in the case ought to receive compensation from Russia for material and non-material damage, as well as the indemnification of the legal costs.
