26 members of the European Parliament have written to the IOC asking for sanctions to be imposed on Russia for its actions in Ukraine. The European Parliament has the power to impose sanctions on any country that does not comply with the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) The European parliament has the right to impose penalties on countries that do not respect the ECHR's right to freedom of speech and expression.

The right to a fair trial is a fundamental right of all people, but it is not a right to be forced to live with the consequences of actions.