What is the Belarusian legal system like?

Belarus is a country that gained independence after the collapse of the Soviet Union. Although the legal system has some features from the Soviet period, some changes were made after independence to make it more compatible with universal legal principles. The legal system in Belarus has a mixed structure, as in other former Soviet countries. The Constitution is the country's main source of law and guarantees fundamental rights and freedoms. However, there are some limitations on the implementation of these rights and freedoms. The National Assembly, the legislative body, has the authority to adopt laws. However, the legislative process generally takes place under the control of the government. This raises concerns about questioning the independence of the legislature. The judicial system cannot fully maintain its independence. Judicial bodies generally work under the influence of the government and have difficulties in making their decisions without being influenced by political pressures. This situation leads to violation of the right to a fair trial and increased pressure on political opponents. On the other hand, in Belarus there are restrictions on fundamental rights such as freedom of expression, freedom of the press and freedom of assembly. Restrictions on freedom of expression have been criticized as an attempt by the government to take harsh measures against critical voices and silence dissenting voices. As a result, the Belarusian legal system could not fully maintain its independence and did not have a structure compatible with democratic standards. Judicial bodies operating under the influence of the government and limited fundamental rights and freedoms indicate that the rule of law is not fully established in the country.