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On-site birth registration programme being expanded; four more medical institutions have joined the initiative
The Surb Grigor Lusavorich, Grigor Narekatsi, Shengavit and Astghik Medical Centers have also joined the largest number of maternity hospitals in Yerevan that have joined the pilot programme launched on 8 March 2020.
Venice Commission gives positive conclusion on the three legal questions posed by the Armenian authorities
Over the past few months, the Ministry of Justice has closely co-operated with the Council of Europe and the Venice Commission. With the logic of this partnership, on 13 May 2020, the Minister of Justice posed three legal questions to the Venice Commission related to the implementation of the new model of the Constitutional Court that was envisaged by the Constitutional Amendments of 2015, but was not implemented; specification of the scope of preliminary examination of the Constitutional Amendments by the Constitutional Court and the time limit for the examination, as well as the possibility of cancelling the referendum previously announced by the National Assembly and suspended upon the ground of the state of emergency declared due to the pandemic.
Ministry of Justice congratulates medical workers of the "Penitentiary Medicine Centre" SNCO on the occasion of Medical Worker Day
On the occasion of Medical Worker Day, the Ministry of Justice congratulates the beloved representatives of the healthcare system and especially expresses its deep gratitude to the medical workers of the "Penitentiary Medicine Centre" SNCO of the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Armenia who
Rustam Badasyan discusses police reforms with U.S. Ambassador
Today, Minister of Justice Rustam Badasyan received the delegation led by Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Armenia Lynne Tracy.
Online workshop on www.e-rights platform launched within the scope of the Strategy for the Protection of Human Rights
Today, the Ministry of Justice organised an online workshop dedicated to the presentation of the www.e-rights platform aimed at increasing the accountability and transparency of the 2020-2022 Action Plan arising from the National Strategy for the Protection of Human Rights.
Rustam Badasyan discusses with the EU counterparts the process of reforms being implemented in Armenia
Today, Minister of Justice Rustam Badasyan remotely discussed with the counterparts from the European Union the reforms being implemented in a number of sectors in Armenia.
One of convicts of “Kosh” Penitentiary Institution tests positive for the coronavirus disease, others test negative
One of the convicts of "Kosh" Penitentiary Institution has tested positive for the coronavirus disease, while the others have tested negative. On 4 June 2020, a sample was taken from one of the convicts who is deprived of liberty at "Kosh" Penitentiary Institution of the Ministry of Justice and was suspected of having the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
Statement of information on family status can also be received electronically now
The Ministry of Justice, within the framework of the previously announced digital agenda, launched the e-services.moj.am platform, making it possible to receive a statement of information on family status electronically, without visiting the territorial body of the Agency for Civil Status Acts Registration.
1st of June will be marked by receipt of graduation certificates for a number of imprisoned juveniles
Graduation certificates have been granted to four imprisoned juveniles who are being kept at “Abovyan” and “Armavir” Penitentiary Institutions and have completed the general education program for the 9th grade.
A number of issues related to implementation of the orders of the Minister of Justice discussed with bankruptcy managers
On 26 May, an online discussion on execution of the orders of the Minister of Justice arising from the Law “On bankruptcy” was held by the Ministry of Justice.
The legislative package “On Fact-Finding Commission” has been presented for public discussion
The Ministry of Justice has presented the drafts of the Law “On Fact-Finding Commission” and related laws for public discussion.
Admission of applicants for formation of the new Patrol Service to start in a couple of days: Who can apply (edited)?
The establishment of a new patrol service is envisaged in the context of police reforms. This will be the first wave of modern police, with new education and skills, new demeanour and professionalism, high salary, as well as new equipment and resources. The first step to take to achieve this goal will be the 5-month (September-January) training program at the Educational Complex of the Police.
