Trial against Valyantsin Stefanovich (updated)
It is taking place in the Prtyzanski district court of Minsk. Everyone who wanted to see the trial - about 10 people - were admitted.
Let us remind you, the human rights defender is accused of concealing the incomes and tax evasion. Judge Veranika Abramovich is considering the case.
In the beginning of the trial, a representative of the tax inspection appealed to increase the sum of the claim from Br 41 million to Br 43 million. He explained that the penalty fee had grown to such extent.
Stefanovich, in his turn, appealed to suspend the trial until his complaint was considered, Radio Liberty informs. The human rights defender complained about judge Maryna Valchkova to the head of the trial. In his opinion, the judge broke the law when she considered his complaint about being subjected to administrative responsibility.
At about 10.25 a.m. the judge announced a break till 14.15, as the complaint will be considered at 11.30 a.m. at another trial. She declined Stefanovich's appeal.
