UOC: Adoption of draft law 4128 by the Parliament will inscribe unlawful into law
“This draft law not only opens up a possibility to raid churches on a legal basis, but also establish criteria, according to which anybody can become a member of any religious community contrary to its dogmata,” he underscored.
“Do you fancy what will begin if it is approved?,” asked Alexandr Bakhov.
Earlier at the Round Table dedicated to the topic “Legislative Regulation of the Religious Sphere of Ukraine: Topical Issues and Challenges”, Archpriest Alexandr Bakhov stated draft law 4128 is targeted at church raiding at a legislative level.
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