“The role of the President of the Corruption Prevention Commission is symbolic, whereas the members have been elected as a result of a political bargain” (Siranush Sahakyan)
27.11.2019
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Call for investigation of torture
22.11.2019
On 21 November, 2019, a video was leaked on the Internet, portraying four alleged policemen humiliating and torturing a citizen in a police administrative building․ Strictly condemning the incident, we call law enforcement bodies to take all necessary measures in...
Read MorePath of Law calls for an effective investigation of a torture case
22.11.2019
On 22 November 2019, a video demonstrating the use of torture by RA police officers, who were trying to extort testimony from an Armenian citizen, was leaked to the press. In the video, 3 police officers were slapping, cursing and throwing the citizen to the floor,...
Read More“Path of law” calls for a respect of the freedom of expression
27.09.2019
On 17 July 2019, during an interview with “Azatutyun”, Nikol Pashinyan, the incumbent Prime Minister, addressed the issue of reforms in the judiciary by stating the following: “Now when the court makes a decision, the society and the press express...
Read More“Bank accounts of any person who is not a suspect become accessible” Siranush Sahakyan
13.09.2019
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Statement on Hearings on Perspectives for the Use of Transitional Justice Tools in Armenia
05.09.2019
On May 13, the President of the National Assembly announced on 24 May, parliamentary hearings will be held on “Perspectives for the Use of Transitional Justice Instruments in Armenia”. It has been stated that “inclusive discussions are of prerequisite for...
Read More“#I’m_an_Ambassador_of_ Law” Initiative
26.07.2019
On July 16, 2019, in the office of Judge David Grigoryan, the Special Investigation Service of the Republic of Armenia carried out investigative actions, and this circumstance gained wide public attention due to a non-favorable judicial act of the same...
Read More“Legal mechanisms on freedom of speech, political discourse and against the spread of hatred are different” Siranush Sahakyan
22.07.2019
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“There has been an agreement to adopt more standards means instead of vetting” Ruben Melikyan
16.07.2019
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Statement on the Report of the 119th Plenary Session of the Venice Commission
15.07.2019
The Report of the 119th Plenary Session of the Venice Commission (the “Report”) has been published in limited circulation, which contains important observations on processes taking place in Armenia. In particular: 1) As a result of discussions between Armenian authorities...
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