J U D G M E N T OF THE CONSTITUTIONAL COURT OF UKRAINE
19 March 2014 17:53
In the case on the constitutional petition of the Acting President of Ukraine, the Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, the Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights concerning the compliance with the Constitution of Ukraine (constitutionality) of the Resolution of the Verkhovna Rada of the Autonomous Republic Crimea “On holding the all-Crimean referendum” (the case on the all-Crimean referendum in the Autonomous Republic of Crimea)
The Constitutional Court of Ukraine r e n d e r e d t h e j u d g m e n t:
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To recognize as non-conforming with the Constitution (unconstitutional) the Resolution of the Verkhovna Rada of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea No. 1702-6/14 “On holding the all-Crimean referendum” dated March 6, 2014.
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The Resolution of the Verkhovna Rada of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea No. 1702-6/14 “On holding the all-Crimean referendum” dated March 6, 2014, declared unconstitutional shall be voided on the day of rendering by the Constitutional Court of Ukraine of this Judgment.
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To terminate the work of the Commission of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea on holding the all-Crimean referendum, and territorial and district commissions established to hold the referendum.
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The Council of Ministers of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea must terminate funding of activities connected with holding the referendum; ensure the destruction of ballots and campaign materials.
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The Judgment of the Constitutional Court of Ukraine shall be compulsory in the territory of Ukraine, final and may not be appealed.
The Judgment of the Constitutional Court of Ukraine shall be subject to promulgation in “Visnyk of the Constitutional Court of Ukraine” and other official publications of Ukraine.
