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note of the reply received on this case but remains concerned that Ms. Koroleva and her
organisation appear to be targeted for exercising the right to freedom of expression, assembly
and association, in particular by organising public events aimed at opposing the construction
of the Baltic nuclear Power Plant in Kaliningrad Province. The Special Rapporteur would
like to request updated information on the status of investigations against Ms. Koroleva as
well as information on how the implementation of the so-called “Foreign Agents Law” is in
line with the Russian Federation’s obligations under international human rights law, in
particular with articles 19 and 22 of the ICCPR.
572. The Special Rapporteur is also concerned about the arrests and convictions of Mr.
Kurbedinov in January 2017 and December 2018, which appear to be aimed at criminalising
his legitimate exercise of freedom of expression, and which put him at risk of disbarment as
a human rights lawyer. The Special Rapporteur is concerned that the attempted disbarment
of Mr. Kurbedinov appears to constitute an arbitrary and disproportionate measure, and an
act of retaliation for the legitimate exercise of his profession as a lawyer and human rights
defender. The Special Rapporteur regrets that the response received on this case provided no
substantive information on the allegations made and answered none of the questions raised.
573. In relation to the allegations outlined in his communication dated 19 September 2019,
the Special Rapporteur continues to expresses concern about the alleged repression of
peaceful protests held in Moscow from 14 July to 10 August 2019 against the exclusion of
certain candidates in the elections for the Moscow City Duma. The Special Rapporteur
reiterates specific concern about the detentions and prosecutions of protesters and journalists
covering the demonstrations, the alleged failure to investigate complaints of excessive use of
force by law enforcement officials and the internet shutdown, surveillance and public
disclosure of personal data of some protesters. The Special Rapporteur is concerned that the
acts of the authorities appear to have served to repress the legitimate exercise of the rights of
individuals to public participation, freedom of expression and freedom peaceful assembly in
the context of the local elections. The Special Rapporteur acknowledges the Government’s
reply to his communication and looks forward to receiving the translation.
574. The Special Rapporteur is also concerned about the ban from entry into Russia issued
against human rights defender Mr. Johannes Rohr, which appears to be linked to his work in
defence of human rights and may represent acts of intimidation and reprisals following his
engagement with the United Nations in the field of human rights, in particular in connection
with his public remarks delivered during the 7th edition of the UN Forum on Business and
Human Rights. The Special Rapporteur is further concerned by the decision to ban Mr. Rohr
from entering the country until 2069, and the chilling effect that this may have on those
working on the promotion and protection of the rights of indigenous peoples in Russia. He is
grateful for the government’s reply to his communication and looks forward to receiving the
translation.
Spain
575.
JAL 28/01/2019
Case no: ESP 5/2018
State reply: 28/02/2019
08/05/2019
Información recibida en relación con la prisión preventiva del Sr. Jordi Cuixart.
576.
JAL 26/02/2019
Case no: ESP 1/2019
State reply: 30/04/2019
Información recibida sobre el posible impacto de la criminalización de la labor
de defensoría de derechos humanos de las personas migrantes por parte del estado
español y respecto a alegaciones de declaraciones difamatorias contra la organización
Caminando Fronteras.
577. El Relator Especial agradece al Gobierno de España por haber respondido a las dos
comunicaciones enviadas durante el periodo abarcado por el presente informe.
578. El Relator Especial toma nota de las respuestas enviada el 28 de febrero de 2019 y el
9 de mayo de 2019 a la carta enviada sobre las preocupaciones relativas a la detención y al
procesamiento del Sr. Cuixart por el delito de rebelión, por actos que no parecieran implicar
violencia o incitación a la violencia.
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