The leader of the Party of Regions faction Oleksandr Yefremov argues that speaker Volodymyr Lytvyn must sign the law on the principles of the national language policy, ForUm correspondent reports.
"Under the Constitution, he is obliged to do so. If he does not sign, then he as official will bear responsibility," Yefremov said, commenting on the statement of Lytvyn that he will not sign the bill not under any circumstances.
At the same time, the Party of Regions member believes Lytvyn will not bear criminal responsibility. "I think it won’t run to that (initiating criminal proceedings against Lytvyn - Ed.)," he said.
Yefremov expressed confidence that the speaker of the Verkhovna Rada will sign the law, as he is obliged to do so.
