Vouk Aliaksandr Aliaksandravich

Belarus

1979-08-01

Male

EU

In his position as judge of the Sovetsky District Court of Minsk, Aliaksandr Vouk is responsible for numerous politically motivated rulings against peaceful protesters, in particular the sentencing of sisters Anastasia and Victoria Mirontsev, considered as political prisoners by Viasna, a Belarussian human rights organisation. Violations of rights of defence and right to a fair trial were reported during trials conducted under his supervision. He is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations and for seriously undermining the rule of law, as well as for the repression of civil society and democratic opposition.

CH

article 12 (Financial sanctions) and 25 para. 1 (Travelban), annexe 13

Judge of the Sovetsky District Court of Minsk

2021-07-07

CH

Ordinance of 16 March 2022 on measures against Belarus (SR 946.231.116.9)

Switzerland country specific

Belarus

Asset freeze, Travel ban, Trade sanctions, Financial restrictions

Switzerland imposes these sanctions under the Ordinance of 16 March 2022 on measures against Belarus (SR 946.231.116.9). The measures follow the sanctions adopted by the European Union.