June 12 Vitebsk Regional Court began to consider the case of Andrei Gaidukova, novopolochanina 23-year-old, who is accused of "treason." Court closed. On the process is not allowed neither journalists nor human rights activists. Leaders of the NGO "Belarusian Helsinki Committee" officially requested the President of the Regional Court to allow Paul Levinov to the process over Levinau Gaidukov, but a defender was refused without explanation. Gaidukov's mother, who lives in Polotsk, the court did not come. According to Paul Levinov, this may be due to the fact that the woman pressured by intimidating her.
9:40
Gathered outside the court half a dozen people, including journalists, no one is allowed inside. Many people in civilian clothes on duty police van and bus. Police officer Lt. Andrey Kamah prohibits journalists take photos and video and threatens to take him to the police station. Tatiana Seviarynets read a letter from Andrey Gaidukov that had come to her the day before:
"I blame that could threaten national security, which is characterized as an encroachment on the constitutional order of the Republic of Belarus, the Republic of Belarus to impose a course that does not conform to its national interests. The nature of the possible damage can be in the destabilization of the socio-political situation that was looking for funding for his work with the foundation of the U.S. Embassy (CIA the U.S. version of the KGB). "
"And also the fact that I called for the introduction of visa restrictions for certain categories of public servants. In addition, according to the KGB, my opinion may threaten the economic situation in the Republic of Belarus. No foreign representatives do not actually have in the criminal case. No reason secrets to close the proceedings, no."
10:15
Head of Vitebsk regional court said that the trial Gaidukov started. This was confirmed by an opposition activist Yan Dzyarzhautsau, which in this Court considered the case in parallel on his appeal. In the process involves two Gaidukov's lawyer who asked not to mention their names, and the prosecutor in the rank of senior counselor of justice. Lead trial judge Galina Urbanowicz known fact that in 2008 she judged the human rights activist Leonid Svetsik.
From Minsk did not come no one of the politicians, nor of human rights defenders. There Vitebsk human rights activist Paul Lewin (Helsinki Committee), and three human rights-vesnovtsa.
10:37
When a reporter tried to get comment from defender Paul Levinau, was approached by a man who pretended to be a deaf-mute, and began to interfere with work, behaved inappropriately, gestures indicating that it is impossible to remove. Militia Major Vitaly V. Frolov again, said: "Once again, I warn you not to shoot." Was approached by a police officer grabbed the camera and the journalist of "Nasha Niva".
10:58
Around the courthouse are on the perimeter of the police, to no one in the window peeping. Human rights activists say that Andrew Gaidukova has not been seen for a long time. Paul Levinov said they learned more May 29 judge Urbanowicz ruled that the court will be closed, but more details were available.
11:30
From the building of Vitebsk regional court where there is a trial over Andrey Gaidukov, left journalists and human rights activists who wanted to attend the trial. Human rights activist Paul Levinov believes that the process will last more than two days, as specified in the information, hung out at the courthouse: "Judging by the fact that the investigation was going half as fast is not considered. Maybe take a break and start again in a few days. "
15:00
The building of the regional court came again to the coordinator of the organizing committee for the creation of the BCD Tatiana Seviarynets. Not seeing anyone who came in the morning, hoping to get to the process, Mrs. Tatiana went to the Holy Virgin Protection Church to pray for Andrey Gaidukov.
18:00
Andrey's mother still do not know whether today ended the hearing. She is waiting for phone messages from lawyers. Olga herself decided that going to Vitebsk from Novopolotsk does not make sense: if only she could stand on the porch of the court. So today did her sister, aunt of Gaidukov Andrey, who lives in Vitebsk: came, stood and looked like do not let people into the building, and had to leave.
Olga Gaidukova regrets that the court could not native to the request of Andrey:
"In Vitebsk prison strange orders. Sister fourth time today trying to pass to Andrei summer shoes. He asked - would look good on the court. He was always watching him, probably, and there would be beautiful ... But we can not get at the truth, how to change shoes at any other shoes that are at Andrew. There, you can only have 3 pairs of shoes, he has sneakers, some slippers, something else ... And in jail does not say who to call to replace. They even said you need to ask permission from the judge. Could she be so engaged?
Well, in the end, and it does not matter. In some ways, he was on the court, though not the way I wanted. The main thing - that was done there? As he held, as argued ... Waiting for information from attorneys, though many say they do not because they subscribe to disclose."
20:20
As told to the correspondent of "Nasha Niva" Tatiana Seviarynets, returning to the court for about 3 hours, she went into the building to the attendant asked whether another court. He replied that yes, there is. A woman just in case asked whether the changes and whether the court open tomorrow, "And then he takes the voice of a security guard being kicked us all out of the building without a badge that is not presented in any way, if they did not hear:" But he was not closed . " - I am numb. I said: "how? Why do you not let us in the morning? "-" And who would not let you?"
20:30
Olga Gaidukova reported that lawyers have told about the first day closed trial:
"A lot do not tell. They are not eligible. But I pleased that Andrei has improved health. Another said he found it hard to speak after a cold, still coughing, but is holding up well. Tries to speak convincingly. I hope it will protect lawyers, it is now the most important thing! What are their plans, that's what, I do not know. And do not question them, why put them in a precarious position if I ask for something ill ... They told me that the process was completed about 17 years, which was a break for lunch, the dinner brought to Andrew. It's good. Tomorrow will be a continuation of the court, it seems, again at 10 am. The fact that I was called as a witness, as long as there is no speech. Maybe it will be next week. Will there be a court on Friday, I will say to-morrow."
Mother of accused Andrey Gaidukov all day watching the events via the Internet:
"It was very nice to know that people have come to support Andrew Novopolotsk. Natalia Valyaeva, who ran in the local elections, Andrew worked on her team. Others I do not know personally, but it's good that they came for coming Seviarynets Tatiana and Paul Levine. Too bad Andrew did not know that he was not alone here! And I was surprised by the situation with the letter received by Tatiana Seviarynets. That's how I, the letters do not go! Came only 2 and 4 June, and there is only that transfer. My message is not getting Andrew as well. And where did this letter that the charges against him, as he missed the censorship, I do not know!"
22:22
Human rights activist Paul Levinov said that today the court was present Rudolf Richard - Head of Policy, Press and Information Officer at the EU Delegation to Belarus, 1st Counsellor Maira Mora. Many things have seemed incomprehensible to him, Levinov said. Seemed strange actions thugs in plainclothes who obstructed the work of journalists.
According to Radio Liberty, “Nasha Niva”, BELAPAN
