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Irwin Cotler condemns continued culture of corruption and impunity in Russia

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Liberal Justice and Human Rights Critic Irwin Cotler today condemned the culture of corruption and impunity in Russia, epitomized by the fraudulent Parliamentary elections and the unprecedented posthumous prosecution of murdered whistle-blower Sergei Magnitsky. Said Cotler, “The Putin Presidency will be tested by its commitment to the rule of law, human rights, and the integrity of the democratic process”.

In particular, Cotler noted that Russian renewal will be tested by the following indicators:

Halting the harassment and intimidation of NGOs, activists, human rights organizations, and the like.
Ensuring and enhancing freedoms of assembly and association for human rights defenders, dissidents, and their lawyers

Irwin Cotler introduces legislation to condemn corruption and impunity in Russia in the case and death of Sergei Magnitsky

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COTLER INTRODUCES LEGISLATION TO CONDEMN CORRUPTION AND IMPUNITY IN RUSSIA IN THE CASE AND DEATH OF SERGEI MAGNITSKY

BILL CALLS FOR CANADIAN SANCTIONS TO HOLD RUSSIAN OFFICIALS TO ACCOUNT IN INTERNATIONAL CAUSE CÉLÈBRE

Ottawa – Liberal Justice and Human Rights Critic, Irwin Cotler, has introduced Bill C-339, An Act to condemn corruption and impunity in Russia in the case and death of Sergei Magnitsky, which has emerged as an international cause célèbre.

Said Cotler, “The tragic torture and death in detention of Russian lawyer Sergei Magnitsky, who uncovered the largest international criminal conspiracy and tax fraud in Russian history and paid for it with his life, is a looking glass into the pervasive culture of corruption and impunity implicating senior government officials in Russia today.”