Elena Gennadyevna Zhukovich

Elena Gennadyevna Zhukovich

Judge, one of the top ten judges in terms of the number of politically motivated sentences passed. Since 2020, she has imposed fines totaling 62,492 rubles and administrative arrests for 1,841 days. Among those convicted were members of the Chain of Solidarity, as well as people who took part in protests against integration, including journalist Olga Bykovskaya, social activist Irina Sukhiy and artist Nadezhda Sayapina. The practice of a judge handing down many politically motivated sentences raises questions regarding compliance with national and international standards. In such cases, doubts arise about the independence of the judicial system, the principles of a fair trial, as well as respect for the fundamental rights and freedoms of citizens, including freedom of expression and peaceful assembly. Politically motivated verdicts and judicial misconduct have serious negative consequences for society. They help maintain Lukashenko’s criminal regime and undermine citizens’ trust in the judicial system. In addition, supporting military aggression against Ukraine is a violation of international norms and interferes with the achievement of peaceful solutions to conflicts. Thus, the activities of this judge raise serious concerns and require attention from society and the international community to protect the rights and freedoms of citizens, as well as compliance with the principles of fair trial and international standards.