MP says why Rada does not vote for banning UOC

MP of Ukraine Artem Dmytruk. Photo: glavcom.ua
Bills to ban the UOC are not put to a vote in the Verkhovna Rada, as many parliamentarians consider them unconstitutional. This was stated in an interview with the UOJ by MP of Ukraine Artem Dmytruk.
He said that in order to ban the UOC, it is necessary to amend the Constitution, which, in turn, guarantees everyone the right to freedom of religion.
“If we are going to adopt such bills, then we need to amend the Constitution. And then many citizens of Ukraine will decide for themselves whether they want to live in a country with such a Constitution or not. So far, these bills that ban one religion and allow another are irrelevant,” he said.
Answering the question how many parliamentarians adhere to the same position, Dmytruk said, “Enough. I would not like to say their names because there is no need to now. But there are enough people in the Verkhovna Rada to halt the adoption of such ill-conceived laws.”
As the UOJ reported, the Verkhovna Rada stated that the UOC can only be banned by a court decision.
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