Ni kanske sett de alarmerande inläggen på olika sociala medier angående radioamatörer som arresterats och hotas av långa fängelsestraff i Belarus. IARU Region 1 har undersökt saken närmare och finner att det mesta pekar att de anklagelser som riktas mot berörda radioamatörer faller helt utanför normal och legal amatörradioverksamhet. Man betonar vikten av att radioamatörer håller sig inom ramarna för gällande nationella regler för amatörradioverksamhet. Individer som går utanför dessa ramar, kan komma att drabbas av rättsliga konsekvenser (oaktat vad vi här anser om det berörda landets lagar – min kommentar).
Med anledning av ovanstående så har IARU Region 1, genom ordförande Sylvain Azarian (F4GKR), gjort följande uttalande (understrykningar är mina):
2. Accountability and the Law While the individuals involved in this case hold amateur radio licenses, our investigation indicates that the actions leading to their prosecution fall entirely outside the scope of the amateur radio service. An amateur radio license grants the privilege to experiment with technology and communicate within specific parameters; it does not grant immunity from national laws, nor does it authorise the use of radio equipment for activities that contravene the legal framework of a sovereign state.
3. Distinguishing the Hobby from the Action We believe the public narrative surrounding this case has been somewhat misplaced. The core issue is not the practice of amateur radio itself, but rather a failure to comply with specific national laws. It is vital to distinguish between the legitimate use of amateur frequencies and actions that are unrelated to the technical and social goals of our community.
4. Our Position IARU Region 1 does not condone or support any actions by licensed operators that bypass legal requirements or violate the terms of their amateur license. We advocate for the protection of our spectrum and the rights of our members, but this advocacy is predicated on the ”Amateur Code”—which dictates that an operator must be balanced, loyal, and law-abiding.
The amateur radio community is built on a foundation of international cooperation and respect for regulation. We urge our members to remember that the integrity of our hobby depends on our collective commitment to operating within the legal boundaries of our respective countries.
We will continue to monitor the situation, but we reiterate that the legal consequences faced by individuals for actions outside the scope of their license are a matter for the relevant judicial systems.
