Russia responded to the request of the ECHR in the case of Pussy Riot

Source: HRO

Russian government considers unfounded complaints Pussy Riot band members to the European Court of Human Rights, according to "Vedomosti" referring to the text of the response to the request of the authorities of the ECHR.

The document explains in detail that the prosecution of punk prayer in the Cathedral of Christ the Savior can not be considered an attack on freedom of speech: such intervention "was of consequential or incidental character in relation to criminal responsibility for the crime" and pursued a legitimate aim - the protection of the right to freedom of religion Orthodox Christians. Applicant could not understand that their performance due to the violation of the norms of morality and ethics, and their choice of "playground" for the "performance" may cause a negative reaction from the authorities, according to the memorandum.

The applicants were not held accountable for the content of the idea that we wanted to convey, even if it was criticized by the authorities, but in the form of its reports, the document, noted "The Edge".

The government also reminds us that "according to the position of the European Court of domestic authorities more competent in matters relating to requirements of morality."

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