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Kristinne Grigoryan participated in the discussion on Women's Achievements and Women's Empowerment in the United Arab Emirates
Today, Deputy Minister of Justice Kristinne Grigoryan participated remotely in the discussion on Women's Achievements and Women's Empowerment in the United Arab Emirates and presented the progress recoded after the velvet, non-violent revolution took place in Armenia in 2018 in the field of gender equality and human rights, as well as existing challenges.
A number of issues related to the strengthening of the system for providing services to children effected by COVID 19 pandemic discussed
Today, Deputy Minister of Justice Srbuhi Galyan participated remotely in the launch of the Project “Enhancing emergency response to child protection and ensuring services to children affected by pandemic, COVID 19”.
The issue of establishing a Supreme Court will be included in the Concept of Constitutional Reforms
Today, the specialised Commission on Constitutional Reforms, headed by Chairperson Yeghishe Kirakosyan, held a regular sitting.
New Patrol Service will start operating in Yerevan from Q1 2021
Today, during the meeting held with Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan the process of the reforms of the Police of the Republic of Armenia, as well as the agenda on establishing a new Patrol Service were discussed. Minister of Justice Rustam Badasyan presented the details on taking applications of citizens wishing to find a job in the new structure, the procurement of vehicles and technical equipment, the selection of trainers to conduct the trainings and other activities. It was mentioned that the training of shortlisted citizens will launch at the Police Educational Complex as early as mid-October 2020, with a view to shaping an image of a well-trained officer having new functions,
State registration of a right may not be rejected where missing of the deadline for submitting an application is recognised as valid
As a result of legislative reforms implemented by the Ministry of Justice, it has been established that state registration of a right may not be rejected where missing of the deadline for submitting an application for state registration of a right is recognised as valid. And missing of the deadline may be considered as valid where the applicant substantiates the reason for missing the deadline beyond his/her control, that is to say not at his/her fault and clearly lists the grounds (force majeure, illness, engagement in military operations or combat missions, etc.), upon availability whereof the authorised body carrying out state registration — by the motion of the applicant — considers missing of the deadline for applying for registration as valid.
Activities for introduction of "E-penitentiary" electronic management system launched within the system of the Penitentiary Service
In order to increase the effectiveness of activities of the Penitentiary Service, to reduce document circulation, to ensure effective, transparent and accountable management in line with the development trends of innovative technologies, the 2019-2023 Strategy on the Penitentiary and Probation Sectors of the Republic of Armenia and its Implementation Action Plan for 2019-2023 provided for the introduction of the "E-penitentiary" electronic management system in the Penitentiary Service — the "Information Register of Detainees and Convicts".
Regular sitting of the specialised Commission on Constitutional Reforms took place
Today, the regular sitting of the Commission headed by Chairperson of the Specialised Commission on Constitutional Reforms Yeghishe Kirakosyan took place. During the sitting, a number of issues related to the organisation of activities for the development of the Concept were discussed; members of the Commission Armen Mazmanyan and Anahit Manasyan made separate reports, touching upon the electoral system/separation and balance of powers, and the institute of immunity of officials, respectively. After each report, the members of the Commission asked questions to the speakers, presented their observations and recommendations.
A public discussion dedicated to the establishment of specialised anti-corruption judicial system held
Today, a public discussion dedicated to the establishment of the specialised anti-corruption judicial system took place with the participation of Deputy Minister of Justice Srbuhi Galyan. President of the Armenian Bar Association, Coordinator of the Secretariat of the CSO Anti-Corruption Coalition of Armenia Karen Zadoyan, Chairperson of the Commission for the Prevention of Corruption Haykuhi Harutyunyan, and others also participated in the public discussion.
Culinary and baking courses for convicts
On August 6 and 7, culinary courses envisaged for convicts were launched in “Armavir” and “Nubarashen” Penitentiary Institutions of the Ministry of Justice, and bakery courses — in “Vanadzor” Penitentiary Institution. In "Armavir" and "Nubarashen" Penitentiary Institutions, 4 cooks teach the convicts culinary skills, according to the specialisations (working with dough, making garnishes, salads and working with meat).
Online public discussion of the draft Law of the Republic of Armenia "On the Fact-Finding Commission of the Republic of Armenia" takes place
Today, First Deputy Minister of Justice Rafik Grigoryan had a distance working discussion on the draft Law of the Republic of Armenia "On the Fact-Finding Commission of the Republic of Armenia."
Deadline for accepting applications for unified admission-competition to undergo instruction at the Educational Complex of the Police of the Republic of Armenia to be appointed to a position in the newly formed Patrol Service, and for submitting the reporting notices extended for one week
Taking into account an unprecedented large number of citizens and police officers wishing to participate in the admission–competition, as well as the need to continue the unwavering adherence to the requirements for prevention of the coronavirus disease in the admission process of applications, the deadline for accepting applications and submitting reporting notices has been extended to the 14th of August inclusive.
Specialised Anti-Corruption Court to be established; the legislative package put up for public discussion
The Ministry of Justice has presented for public discussion the package of draft Constitutional Laws of the Republic of Armenia "On making amendments and supplements to the Constitutional Law ‘Judicial Code’”,
