RAMIL SAFAROV’S LAWYER TO BE SUBSTITUTED
Azeri Press Agency, Azerbaijan
July 30 2007
"Though I can not engage in Ramil Safarov’s case de jure, I will do
my best as a citizen," former lawyer for Ramil Safarov’s family Ikram
Shirinov told APA.
Ikram Shirinov said he consults with Ramil Safarov’s father concerning
protection of his rights.
"Ramil will phone me and I will speak to him about necessary points.
We are carrying out activities regarding Ramil Safarov that can not
be publicized," he said.
Ramil Safarov’s father Sahib Safarov told APA that Ikram Shirinov
told him his mission expired.
"The Bar appointed two lawyers on this case for three-year term. They
were Ikram Shirnov and Elmar Karimov. Elmar Karimov will possibly
continue to deal with the case," he said.
Defense Ministry’s press service officer Ilgar Verdiyev told APA that
the ministry pays to Ramil Safarov’s lawyer and Ramil Safarov’s family
determines the lawyer.
Azerbaijani officer Ramil Safarov, accused of killing Armenian officer
Gurgen Markaryan in Hungary was sentenced to life imprisonment.
His lawyer Ikram Shirinov has recently been appointed judge of Nasimi
district court. He will take up his post soon.