On 20 March, 2014, the Kazakh political prisoner Vladimir Kozlov was transferred from a remote colony in North-Kazakhstan Province to a colony in close proximity to his place of residence in Almaty Province.
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Topic: Prisoners' rights
Members of Polish Parliament to observe trial of the Kazakh opposition’s leader
The retrial of the political prisoner, Vladimir Kozlov, before the Supreme Court of Kazakhstan will be held on Monday, 1 July at 9:30 a.m.
Four Polish MPs, namely: Marcin Święcicki, Tomasz Makowski, Piotr Cieśliński and Adam Rybakowicz are travelling to Astana with the observation mission.
Political prisoner Vadim Kuramshin reports systematic pressure from the colony administration
Due to several penalties imposed on human rights defender, Vadim Kuramshin and possible further provocations, he may be refused a transfer to a more lenient ‘general regime’ within his penal colony.
The case of Bakhtyzhan Kashkumbayev: Kazakh authorities accused a Christian pastor of extremism and incitement of religious hatred
67-year-old pastor, Bakhtyzhan Kashkumbayev, who has health problems, was remanded in custody for nine months.
The second anniversary of Vladimir Kozlov’s imprisonment
On this day, two years have passed since the imprisonment by the Kazakh government of Vladimir Kozlov – an opposition politician and civil society activist.
The second anniversary of Vladimir Kozlov’s imprisonment
On this day, two years have passed since the imprisonment by the Kazakh government of Vladimir Kozlov – an opposition politician and civil society activist.
Ludovic-Trarieux Human Rights Prize V2
Speech by Chairman of the Paris Chamber of Advocates Christiane Feral-Schuhl on the occasion of the award Vadim Kuramshin
The conference about human rights in the Senate
Human rights and the issue of their observance have become the subject of the conference, which was held in the Senate on 16 December, 2013. The conference was organised by the Legislative Committee and the Human Rights, the Rule of Law and Petitions Committee.
Court proceedings in the case of Vladimir Kozlov
Reports on the findings of the Monitoring Mission to observe rights and rule of law in the Republic of Kazakhstan.
The Open Dialogue Foundation calls on the European observers to attend the upcoming trial in the case of Kazakh human rights defenders, Zinaida Mukhortova and Vadim Kuramshin
On 13 November, 2013, Karaganda Regional Court is to consider the appeal filed by the Kazakh human rights activist, Zinaida Mukhortova. On 25 November, 2013, the Supreme Court of the Republic of Kazakhstan is to hold a preliminary review of the supervisory appeal filed by Vadim Kuramshin’s lawyers.
The Open Dialogue Foundation demands that Vladimir Kozlov be immediately transferred to a colony in close proximity to his place of residence
Political prisoner, Kazakh opposition leader Vladimir Kozlov has been systematically and unlawfully denied a transfer to a colony in close proximity to his place of residence in Almaty Province
Vladimir Ivanovich Kozlov
Political persecution of Vladimir Kozlov.
Vladimir Kozlov may soon suffer a stroke due to lack of medical care in prison
The 52-year-old opposition politician is still not being treated in prison – this news was reported by his wife, Aliya Turusbekova. Vladimir Kozlov’s current health problems could lead to a stroke, but the administration of the colony remains idle.
Observation mission members write to OSCE
On July 1st 2013, members of the parliamentary observation mission to Kazakhstan organised by the Open Dialogue Foundation submitted their letter to President of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly Wolfgang Grossruk.
The hearing of the Supreme Court on the case of Vladimir Kozlov has been postponed again
Preliminary consideration of Vladimir Kozlov’s supervisory complaint, which had been scheduled for the 1 July, 2013, didn’t take place. For the second time, the Supreme Court adjourned proceedings.