MP explains why law on UOC ban removed from session agenda
People's Deputy of Ukraine Anatoliy Burmich. Photo: comments.ua
People's Deputy of Ukraine and former SBU (Security Service of Ukraine) general, Anatoliy Burmich, said in an address published on Yevhen Shevchenko’s Telegram channel that draft law № 8371 on the prohibition of religious organizations affiliated with an aggressor country was removed from the session agenda due to a lack of votes for its adoption.
According to him, this decision was made because the bill lacked full support from the parliamentarians, including members of the "Servant of the People" faction.
"Today, some forces wanted to put (the law on UOC ban – Ed.) to vote. I think there are not enough votes in the Rada because many, even from the pro-government faction, do not intend to support this draft law," he said.
He also highlighted that freedom of conscience and human rights in Ukraine are ensured by the Constitution, which separates religion from the state.
As reported, the Legal Department of the UOC stated that draft law № 8371 contradicts the Constitution, rules for drafting laws, national legislation and international law.
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