About 40 Belgian citizens filed a lawsuit against the state and the Minister of internal Affairs Peter de Cream cases due to the isolation imposed in the framework of the fight against the spread of coronavirus, was reported in the Sunday Belgian TV channel RTBF.
According to them, the Federal government introduced measures to restrict individual liberties and violate the European Convention on human rights.
The plaintiffs ‘ attorney Michael verstraten stated that the Belgian authorities simply copied the measures taken in China.
"It is unacceptable, it is necessary to conduct research to find out whether they are human rights", – said the lawyer, quoted by the TV channel.
At the same time, the head of the human rights League in Belgium, Pierre-Arnaud Perrouty noted that the Convention would temporarily limit certain freedoms.
"Undoubtedly, the measures restrict personal freedoms. But now they are justified by the pandemic, and the Convention on human rights allows in certain cases to temporarily restrict some freedom," said Peretti, whose words are reported.
In turn, the Belgian interior Ministry said that while not familiar with the claim, but recognizes the right of citizens to challenge the restrictions of freedoms in court.
In mid-March, the Belgian authorities have introduced a series of restrictive measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
Residents of Belgium were forbidden to hold festivals and other meetings. It was allowed to leave the house only for necessary business, including the food and drug administration. Also allowed a walk with family members living under the same roof. In the country were closed schools, restaurants and cafes. Companies ordered to move to remote work. The external boundaries of the Kingdom were closed to travel without a valid reason.
May 4 in Belgium began a phased lifting of the isolation. Three weeks ago, resumed the work of his company, which does not involve direct contact with customers. On may 11, the Belgian authorities were allowed to open all non-food stores. In addition, Belgians are allowed to walk-in guests are allowed to take up to 4 people from the same family, it was recommended that similar meetings took place in the garden or on the street. From may 18 in Belgium partially resumed school, opened museums, hairdressers and beauty salons. People were advised to wear protective masks, wearing masks in public transport is required.
Just since mid-March in Belgium died 9280 people diagnosed with or suspected COVID-19.
Earlier, the authorities announced that the country is April 12, has overcome the peak of death from the new virus, there is a strong tendency to a gradual decline in the number of serious cases and deaths.
