Скачать или смотреть Controversy in Ukraine parliament after "secret vote" passes new laws

New laws giving greater powers to rebel-held areas in Ukraine have caused controversy after they were passed in a secret vote.

Critics say the measures were rushed through with no discussion in Kyiv's parliament beforehand and that secret voting is reminiscent of how laws were passed under the ousted former president Yanukovych.

The Fatherland party, led by former prime minister Tymoshenko, claimed the voting was fixed. The party is opposed to the new laws, saying they legitimise the rebels.

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