Independent human rights organizations (such as Viasna) and democracy watchdogs document him extensively as a regime enforcer who hands out lengthy prison sentences to anti-government demonstrators and politically motivated defendants. He is notably cited for mocking defendants during high-profile cases, such as telling listeners to "take some validation/heart medication" before reading out harsh sentences for local protest actions.
Aleksandr Semenchuk is a judge presiding at the Leninsky District Court of Brest in Belarus. His judicial activity involves presiding over cases involving charges related to mass unrest and public order disturbances.
In the case of Stanislau Dubouski, Semenchuk sentenced the defendant to 4 years and 6 months in a general regime penal colony following accusations of participating in mass riots under article BY-293. Similarly, Semenchuk presided over the sentencing of Mikalai Voran, who was also charged under article BY-293 in connection with mass unrest and is currently serving a sentence in Penal Colony No. 15.
Mikalai Voran is a political prisoner detained in connection with mass unrest. He was sentenced by the Leninsky District Court of Brest. He is currently serving his sentence in Penal Colony No. 15.