Kniazhytsky complains that UOC appeals to international law
Mykola Knyazhytsky. Photo: Espreso
“Eurosolidarity” MP Mykola Kniazhytsky complained that while drafting bill No 8221, he became convinced that the main problem with the activities of the Russian Orthodox Church in Ukraine (the UOC meant – Ed.) is not "the anti-Ukrainian position of its leadership and a significant part of the clergy". He wrote about it in his article on the “Espreso” website.
"The ROC (the UOC meant - Ed.), its lawyers and some experts have learned very skillfully to juggle Ukrainian legislation, appeal to the acts of international law on freedom of conscience and religion, and blackmail the state and society with complaints about 'non-compliance with democratic, European standards'", Kniazhytsky said.
At the same time, Kniazhytsky accused his opponents in the church issue, politicians, officials and experts of anti-state activities.
As reported, earlier the MP said that the authorities ignoring his draft law 8221 "are delaying indefinitely the ban on activities of the Russian Orthodox Church in Ukraine".
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