Hearing – Page 7

Leyla Yunus’ trial continues

Summary: Hearing 6 (December 07) *Leyla Yunus' lawyer Elchin Sadigov requested the court to commute his client’s prison sentence; * Leyla Yunus' other lawyer Ramiz Mammadov said his client needed to be acquitted as she had not been proven guilty; * Rana Safaraliyeva's...

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Leyla and Arif Yunus’ case returned to Grave Crimes Court

Leyla and Arif Yunus’ case returned to Grave Crimes Court Summary: Hearing 3 (20 October) Lawyer Elchin Sadigov familiarised himself with the minutes of the hearings conducted at the Grave Crimes Court and added his comments; the case was referred to the...

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Rauf Mirgadirov's detention term extended again

Summary: First Hearing (September 4) · The objection by Rauf Mirgadirov’s lawyer to the judge was considered and accepted; · The case was heard by Nasimi District Court judge Azer Pashayev; · Rauf Mirgadirov’s detention period was extended. On September 4, Nasimi District Court...

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Supreme Court rejects election monitor Anar Mammadli’s appeal

Summary: Hearing (26 August) The verdict of the Baku Appeal Court’s Collegium on Criminal Cases issued against human rights defenders Anar Mammadli, Bashir Suleymanli and Elnur Mammadov on 10 December 2014 was upheld by the 26 August decision of the Supreme...

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The hearing continues despite of the deterioration of Arif Yunus' health

The hearing continues despite of the deterioration of Arif Yunus' health Summary: Hearing #5 (August 5) Defense lawyers filed a written objection to the composition of the jury; Defense lawyers filed several motions: a) for the recognition of the "Azerbaijani Women for Peace and...

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Imprisoned journalist Rauf Mirkadirov brough to court in handcuffs to testify in Yunus trial

Imprisoned journalist Rauf Mirkadirov brough to court in handcuffs to testify in Yunus trial Summary: 4th hearing (04 August) During proceedings, Arif Yunus suffered a serious hypertensive crisis; however the hearing was continued. During the hearing, Arif Yunus had been sitting in...