Canceling the promotion of the book "The biggest crime in history" violated the Constitution and the European Convention on Human Rights and Freedoms

Canceling the promotion of the book "The biggest crime in the history" of John Čubranović, who was scheduled for February 24, and Article 10 of the European Convention on Human Rights and Freedoms, ie the Protector of Human Convention, was stated in the opinion of human rights and freedoms. Rights and freedom, Antenna M.

The Protector is of the opinion that in that case, inequal treatment, without reasonable facts and measurable indicators and without reasonable and objective justification, it is stated in the opinion signed by the Protector of Human Rights and Freedom Nerma Dobradzic Kurti.

The complaint submitted by the Maslovar in the name of 406 citizens

The Protector's complaint submitted a previously Dragan Maslovar in the name of 406 Citizens of Kotor, due to discrimination on the basis of political affiliation in the field of public authority.

The complaint is stated that in the Cultural Center "Nikola Đurković" was approved by the promotion of the book "the largest crime in history", approved by the director of the Center, but with the consent of the municipality of Vladimir Jokić were canceled with a certain group of citizens disturbed for maintaining the promotion.

From the Cultural Center in the Protector delivered, the Municipality of Kotor, more precisely, Kovačević's municipalities, were informed that the annoyed promotion of the book "the biggest crime in history", ie. To object to maintaining the promotion, and that they are asked to, having in mind and earlier proceedings in the same situations, promotion does not maintain in the premises of the Cultural Center.

She reminded that the screening of the film "Montenegro - divided land" directed by the director of Boris Malagurski has previously occurred, and as it was canceled precisely to unnecessary tensions and conflicts. The same reasons, they expire, the promotion of the book "The greatest crime in history".

In addition to the violation of the Constitution and the European Convention on Human Rights and Freedoms, there was a difference in the treatment of the novel "Paper with aquatic" and "iconostasis" of the Serbian writer Goran Petrović, and for the promotion he also announced and the protest was announced . Despite the announced protest, in that case, the JepotPresident of the municipality of Kotor Siniša Kovačević was of the opinion that the promotion should still be held.

In addition, in the present case, reference to possible tensions and conflicts in society by the Center and the Municipality of Kotor does not arise from objectively founded facts, and especially given that, according to the state in the subjects in the Protector, it is not Security assessment was performed by relevant bodies on the basis of which would make sense to reference to a limitation that would be in the whose security of public safety or to prevent disorder - the protector's opinion.

Recommendation Center to allow book promotion

Due to all the protector, the Protector of the Center for Culture "Nikola Đurašković", as well as the president of the municipality, Kotor sent recommendations.

The Cultural Center is recommended to take all measures in order to eliminate inequal treatment, and with consultations with complaint applicants, allow the promotion of the book "the biggest crime in history".

To in the future in the same and / or analog factual legal situations, when deciding on the permit and / or prohibition of promotions, it adopts / applies clear guidelines and criteria that do not leave space for arbitration. This body is obliged to submit the protector Report on the measures and actions taken on the arrest of recommendations, within 30 days from the date of delivery of this opinion, with recommendations - the recommendations.

The President of the Municipality of Kotor is advised to act in accordance with the provisions of Article 35 of the Law on Protector of the Laws and Freedoms, Article 29 of the Law on Prohibition of Discrimination and Article 8 of the Council Directive 2000/43 / EC. The request according to the charity of proof in these disputes.

Recall, in Article 47 of the Constitution of Montenegro, everyone is stated that everyone has the right to freedom to express speech, written word, image or otherwise. The right to freedom of expression can be limited to the right of another on dignity, reputation and honor and if the public morality or security of Montenegro is jeopardized.

In Article 10 of the European Convention on Human Rights and Freedoms, everyone has the right to freedom of expression. This right includes freedom of opinion and freedom to receive and transfer information and ideas, without interfering with public authorities and regardless of boundaries. "

M.J.