The Crimean Tatar Resource Center translated the Law of Ukraine On the Indigenous Peoples of Ukraine into English, Spanish, French and sent it to the world’s leading experts in the field of indigenous peoples’ rights. CTRC will present a series of publications with expert opinions of specialists.
We would like to present you a comment by Dr. Lee Swepston.
Original text in English
On the substantive side, my evaluation is that the law itself is very positive, but that a great deal will depend on the regulations to be adopted. It is vital that there be sufficient indigenous participation in the drafting of these regulations, as the authority under the law lies entirely with the government. It will of course be some time before the practical effect of the law can be measured.