PACE confirmed the legitimacy of the leadership of Ukraine and recognized the illegal annexation of Crimea. RESOLUTION

Russian denied the right to vote in the Council of Europe Parliamentary Assembly before the end of the year. Source: http://censor.net.ua/n280364

At the same time, the Russian delegation at full strength left the hall of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe meetings (PACE), which held a discussion on its powers.

ПАСЕ подтвердила легитимность руководства Украины и признала незаконной аннексию Крыма. РЕЗОЛЮЦИЯ

Council of Europe Parliamentary Assembly confirms the legitimacy of the new leadership of Ukraine, calls for a judicial and constitutional reform, to hold early parliamentary elections and overcome korruptsiyu.PASE also does not recognize the annexation of Crimea and calls on Russia to withdraw troops from the Crimea (including the Black Sea fleet) and withdraw troops from the borders of Ukraine.

This is stated in the resolution №1988 (2014) PACE "Recent events in Ukraine: a threat to the functioning of democratic institutions", adopted April 9th. Below is the link unofficial translation of the text of resolution, reports the League.

1. The Parliamentary Assembly deplores the dramatic events on the Maidan 18-20 February 2014, which led to the deaths of more than 100 protesters and 17 police officers and regrets that the escalation of violence was largely the result of violent actions of the authorities, including the so-called anti-terrorist campaign to disperse euromaidan. These measures are contrary to the recommendations on the functioning of democratic institutions in Ukraine, proposed by national and international advisors and institutions, including the Assembly and its resolution 1974 (2014).

2. The Assembly strongly condemns the use of snipers by the Ukrainian authorities and firearms against demonstrators. Such actions are unacceptable. All the death and all human rights violations associated with the protests on Evromaydane, must be fully investigated and the perpetrators, including those who gave the team - brought to justice. Human rights violations must not go unpunished, regardless of the personalities of offenders. At the same time, it is important that this investigation was impartial, it was not politically motivated or a desire for revenge. The investigation should be transparent and in full compliance with the requirements of Article 6 of the European Convention on Human Rights. Committee of Representatives of the Council of Europe should support the authorities in meeting these requirements.

3. The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has played an important and constructive role in resolving the crisis, when by joining forces and reaching a consensus, could change the power and ensure that the basic agreement February 21, 2014. They were performed in accordance with the general line of the treaty and constitutional principles. Therefore, the Assembly fully recognizes the legitimacy of the new Ukrainian authorities and the legitimacy of their decisions. She regretted any attempt to question the legitimacy of the new authorities, which can only lead to the destabilization of the state.

4. The Assembly believes that the new policy environment, which was formed as a result of the events on the Maidan between 18 and 21 February, and the change of power has opened a window of opportunity for the democratic development of Ukraine. This window of opportunity is now important to use to establish a truly democratic and inclusive system of governance that will guarantee and a way to strengthen the country's unity. To fully restore the rule of law, the Assembly calls for an immediate disarmament of illegal armed formations and individuals in Ukraine and to take further measures of the authorities for the protection of Ukrainian citizens from corruption in all public institutions.

5. The Assembly draws attention to the constitutional amendments of 2004 that were again put into effect the constitutional majority of the Verkhovna Rada. In this connection, the Assembly once again expressed its proposals on these amendments, which have already been published in the PACE resolutions, the first time when the amendments come into force. Further constitutional reform should be undertaken immediately. The Assembly calls on the Parliament right now, working together, without delay, to implement the necessary constitutional amendments to improve the balance between the power of the president and the legislature; bring the Constitution into compliance with the standards and principles of the Council of Europe. The Assembly welcomes the intention of all political forces in Ukraine to introduce the amendments in the first reading before the presidential elections and in general - with the start of a new working session of the Verkhovna Rada in September, 2014. In light of the fact that time is not so much, the Assembly calls on the Parliament to make full use of the Venice Commission recommendations, published in the previous draft concept of the constitutional reform in Ukraine.

6. There can be no doubt about the legitimacy of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, elected in 2012. These elections were like the participation of the Assembly observers. At the same time, the Assembly acknowledges that as a result of recent political developments, including the split of the Party of Regions, some groups of people are worried that their interests in Ukraine are under-represented in Parliament and at the level of central government. In order to ensure full representation of the Verkhovna Rada, which in turn will ensure the integrity and stability of the country should hold early parliamentary elections as soon as soon as it is possible technically and politically.

7. The next parliamentary elections should be held on the basis of a new unified election code and a regional proportional election system, as already recommended by the Assembly and the Venice Commission. To this code was introduced without delay, the Assembly recommends that the Verkhovna Rada to develop it on the basis of the draft prepared by the working group Kliuchkovsky, which included representatives of all political forces and which was approved by the Venice Commission.

8. Constitutional reform and introduction of a new election code must now become a priority for the Ukrainian authorities. However, it also calls for early consideration and implementation of large-scale judicial reform and decentralization of power, including the strengthening of local and regional governance institutions.

9. Unfortunately, recent events have increased the division between east and west of the country and led to a growing mistrust between the people of both sides. The Assembly considers that the division has basically political origin, in spite of the obvious historical and cultural differences between the east and west of Ukraine. Therefore, we recommend the authorities to develop an integrated and comprehensive strategy to strengthen the local and regional authorities, decentralization of management. This decentralization strategy should be based on the principles of a strong unitary state with an effective system of central control and delegation of responsibilities and powers to local and regional communities. The Assembly strongly opposes any idea of ​​federalization of Ukraine and any external pressure from outside in order to implement the federalization in the future, as this will significantly weaken the unity and stability of the country.

10. The lack of independence of the judiciary and the structural weaknesses in the judicial system has long caused fear Assembly. Far-reaching reforms of the judiciary should be immediately implemented. The Assembly reiterates its recommendations made in previous resolutions, which remain in force. The Assembly stresses that the constitutional amendments necessary to establish a judicial system that will operate in full compliance with European standards.

11. The Assembly takes note of the conclusions of the Advisory Committee of the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities, who visited Ukraine from 21 to 26 March, 2014. The Assembly welcomes the fact that in the current situation in Ukraine there is no immediate threat to the implementation of the rights of minorities. At the same time, we urge the authorities to be proactive in taking all possible measures that could strengthen the unity of the country and to refrain from any statements or actions that make the differences and which could undermine (or become a means of undermining) the national unity of the country. In this context, the Assembly regrets the decision of the Verkhovna Rada to repeal the law on the principles of state language policy, even if this decision was not made and entered into force.

12. The Assembly expresses its concern at the increasing number of credible reports of violations of the rights of ethnic Ukrainians and Crimean Tatars in Crimea, including with respect to access to their homes, after its accession to Russia. We call on the Russian authorities to do everything possible so that these violations cease immediately and those responsible brought to justice. The Report of the Advisory Committee of the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities, prepared on the basis of visits to Ukraine, 21-26 March 2014, points out that speaking in their native language Crimean Tatars are at particular risk in the Crimea. There is a growing sense of fear and uncertainty among the Crimean Tatars, who have already suffered from deportation in history. Concerns about their safety and the availability of opportunities, including the exercise of cultural rights, property rights, the rights to education, use of language, should be properly addressed. In addition, international human rights monitors from the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) should make full access to the region.

13. Frequent and unjustified allegations of violations of the rights of minorities in Ukraine, as well as the negative coverage of the new government in Kiev, on the part of some national and international media, had a negative impact on inter-ethnic relations in Ukraine, and, ultimately, the impact on unity and stability of the country. We invite all media to refrain from such unfounded reports and coverage of events in the country and its regions impartially and in fact. We call on the authorities to refrain from any kind of censorship of the media. We urge the Ukrainian authorities to reconsider the decision to stop broadcasting several TV channels in the country and to refrain from any kind of censorship of the media.

14. The Assembly regrets that the democratic changes in Ukraine have been overshadowed by the events in the Crimea. The Assembly strongly condemns the resolution of the Russian Federation Council to use military force in Ukraine, the Russian military aggression and the subsequent annexation of the Crimea, which is a clear violation of international law, including the United Nations Charter, the Helsinki Act and the OSCE Charter and the basic principles of the Council of Europe.

15. The Assembly considers that none of the arguments used by the Russian Federation to justify its action is not based on facts and evidence. There was no control over the establishment of the ultra-central government in Kiev, no immediate threat to the rights of the Russian minority in the country, including, or especially, in the Crimea. Given that neither separatism, nor the idea of ​​becoming a part of the Russian Federation have not been widespread and have not had the broad support of the political agenda among the population of Crimea to the Russian military intervention, the Assembly believes that the desire for separation and integration into Russia, was provoked and incited Russian authorities, under the guise of military intervention.

16. The so-called referendum, which was organized in Crimea March 16, 2014, is unconstitutional under the constitutions of the Crimea and Ukraine. In addition, reports of attendance and the results are not reliable. The outcome of the referendum and the illegal annexation of Crimea by the Russian Federation, therefore, have no legal force and are not recognized by the Council of Europe. The Assembly reaffirms its strong support for the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine. In connection with the denunciation of the Russian Federation of the agreements concluded with Ukraine in 1997, of placing the Black Sea Fleet in Crimea, the Assembly calls on Russia to withdraw its troops from Crimea immediately.

17. The Assembly expresses its deep concern at the increasing number of large Russian armed forces along the border with Ukraine, which could be a sign that the Russian Federation is considering further unprovoked military aggression against Ukraine, which is unacceptable.

18. In view of the risk of instability and deterioration of the security regime of the region in the event of further Russian military aggression against Ukraine, the Assembly recommends that the countries that have signed the Budapest Treaty, as well as other interested European nations, have studied the possibility to conclude agreements to guarantee the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity Ukraine.