Today’s decision by an Albanian court, which, three months after his arrest and imprisonment, rejects Mr. Beleris’ request for release from prison is not consistent with the principles of the rule of law
Today’s decision of an Albanian court, with which, three months after his arrest and imprisonmentthe request for release from prison is rejected and the swearing-in of the elected Mayor of Heimarra, Fredis Beleris, is prevented. inconsistent with the principles of the rule of law, the presumption of innocence and respect for the civil rights of all citizensthe Ministry of Foreign Affairs says in a statement.
In the same announcement, it is pointed out that the continued pre-trial detention of Fredis Beleris is in direct opposition to the European acquis, which the Albanian authorities must strictly observe.
It is recalled that the special court for fighting corruption and organized crime in Tirana today Monday rejected the new request of the lawyers of the mayor of Heimarra, Fredis Beleris, to replace his pre-trial detention with other restrictive measuresto enable him to be sworn in and officially assume his duties.
Mr. Beleris attended the court. He remains in pre-trial detention for three months (since May 12), which deprives him of the possibility of being sworn in as mayor, with the deadline for that expiring. His prolonged detention has caused international reactions.
Source: Skai
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