BETA

2 Amendments of Sir Graham WATSON related to 2011/2316(INI)

Amendment 24 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
F. whereas Azerbaijan's active commitment to shared values and principles, including democracy, the rule of law, good governance and respect for human rights, is essential to take the process forward and to make the negotiation and subsequent implementation of Association Agreement meaningful but currently, there are concerns about respect for the rule of law and freedom of expression for political opponents of the current administration;
2012/03/01
Committee: AFET
Amendment 60 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(c a) emphasise in the Association Agreement the crucial importance of freedom of expression for political opponents and to stress that deeper relations with the EU are predicated on the Azerbaijani authorities adhering to the rule of law, ensuring fair trials for all prisoners and the unconditional release of all those imprisoned on politically motivated charges;
2012/03/01
Committee: AFET