«Both the previous and current composition of the court are illegal»: Tymoshenko reiterates pressure on HACC
Yulia Tymoshenko today appeared again in the High Anti-Corruption Court, where she declared the illegality of both the previous and current composition of the court.
«Both the previous court and this court are illegal. That is why all decisions are illegal,» Tymoshenko said.
What the court considers
Today. WAX considers the application Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO) regarding the seizure of Yulia Tymoshenko's property.
The meeting takes place in closed mode, The court was closed to the press and the public.
Position of the parties
The SAPO insists on the need to seize property within the framework of criminal proceedings. At the same time, Tymoshenko and her defence claim political pressure and violations of the principles of justice.
The politician reiterated that she did not recognise the legitimacy of the court decisions in this case.
Context.
Cases involving Yulia Tymoshenko have traditionally caused a wide public outcry and have been accompanied by allegations of selective justice. The closed format of the HACC session only increased the attention of political and human rights circles to the process.
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