Golos convicted in Moscow court

Today, Golos was convicted for failing to comply with NGO-legislation and failing to register as foreign agents.NHC was a witness during the trial where we refuted claims that Golos has accepted prize money from us.

The legislation is itself in violation of international law, and we condemn the court decision as unlawful. Golos must pay a fine of 300 000 roubles, approx. 9 500 USD. Follow updates on our Facebook-page and on Twitter nhc_no.

Golos Director Lilia Shibanova, who herself received a fine of 100 000 roubles, says the team of Golos will challenge the court decision as far as it takes.