Russian Federation: Sokolov's detention extended further

Index Number: EUR 46/028/2009
Date Published: 11 December 2009
Categories: Russian Federation

A court has rejected Alexei Sokolov’s appeal and extended his pre-trial detention until 25 December 2009. He appears to have been detained solely for his peaceful human rights activities, and is unlikely to receive a fair trial. He is still at risk of torture or other ill-treatment.