21 Feb 2014 21:24

Tymoshenko release will require court ruling - defense lawyer

KYIV. Feb 21 (Interfax) - For former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko to be released from prison a court ruling will be needed, apart from the bill passed by the parliament, her defense lawyer Serhiy Vlasenko said.

"A court ruling is needed for Tymoshenko's release," Vlasenko told reporters on Friday.

Once the law passed by Verkhovna Rada on Friday takes effect, a court ruling will also be required before Tymoshenko can be released, he said.

After a favorable court resolution there will be no reason to continue imprisoning the ex-prime minister, Vlasenko said.