The lawyer who defended Crimean Tatar political prisoners was denied the right to appeal the arrest

In Crimea, a court rejected a complaint against the administrative arrest of lawyer Alexey Ladin. After the decision enters into legal force, the Bar Association may consider disciplinary proceedings against Ladin with the aim of depriving him of his license, the Tribunal TG channel reported. Crimean episode."

On October 13, 2023, after searches in the apartment, two reports were drawn up against Alexey Ladin: under the article on the demonstration of prohibited symbols and “discrediting” the army. He was sentenced to 15 days of arrest and a fine of 45 thousand rubles. The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Crimea requested to revoke his license to practice law.

Alexey Ladin is a lawyer for many Crimean political prisoners, in particular Crimean Tatars and Ukrainians accused of terrorism and extremism.

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