According to the experts of the NGO "Independent Psychiatric Association of Russia", the grounds for involuntary admission Vitebsk doctor-love of truth in the "loony bin" was not. In April Igor Postnov traveled to Moscow on an independent survey since sought to disprove the diagnosis made him Vitebsk psychiatrists. He also sought to verify whether it was necessary to "isolate" it from society by confinement in the psychiatric ward of a court decision.
Vitebsk physician underwent a series of medical tests and received a written document, published with the permission of the independent internet resource freeregion.info. According to the findings of independent Russian experts, psychiatrists diagnosed Vitebsk - "paranoid personality disorder with stable kverulyantskimi tendencies" - doubt as Igor Postnov "there was never any suspicion, unfriendly or suspicious attitude towards others." The desire for justice and the struggle for the rights of others - a trait of his character, according to experts from the NGO "Independent Psychiatric Association of Russia".
"Such people due to these are not always pleasant features, we must break the stereotypes of our ossified bureaucratic system" - write Russian psychiatrists. They emphasize that the overvalued idea for Postnova always been upholding the interests of other people and that it can not be regarded as "quarreler trends" - in other words, as an attempt by the writings of complaints, appeals to higher authorities to achieve any of their own selfish purposes. Activities of Igor Postnov psychiatrists qualify as "human rights", mentioning his videos via youtube.com criticized local authorities and state medical institutions of the region.
Experts believe that for involuntary placement Igor Postnov psychiatric treatment in August last year was not sufficient grounds. After all, it only reflects the condition worsening features of his character, and posed no danger to society or to himself. Psychiatrists pay attention to the violation of the rights of Igor Postnov when placed in the "loony bin": he was taken there straight from work - from another department of the regional hospital, where he then worked, was not allowed to attend the trial, contact an attorney to report its position close people.
Vitebsk doctor-love of truth was taken to the psychiatric ward of August 16 last year on August 20, the court authorized him to involuntary psychiatric treatment, which he held during the month. August 29 human rights organization "Amnesty International" has declared its readiness to recognize Postnov prisoner of conscience. 2 September a joint statement BHC and HRC "Viasna" about involuntary hospitalization Igor Postnov. Belarusian human rights activists called on authorities to "immediately release Igor Postnova from a psychiatric hospital and to reconsider its decision on involuntary hospitalization in an open process in compliance with established procedures and principles of a fair trial."
However, to challenge the decision of the Vitebsk district court still failed. Therefore, Igor Postnov sent a complaint to the Human Rights Committee of the United Nations.
Radio Liberty
