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Minister of Justice discusses a range of issues of mutual interest with the Secretary General of the Council of Europe
In particular, the parties touched upon the legislative amendments planned to be made as a result of the new Constitution, the measures implemented within the framework of fight against corruption, the new Action Plan with the Council of Europe, as well as the process of execution of ECHR judgments.
Vigen Kocharyan and Petra Kneuer discuss a range of issues aimed at fight against corruption
During the meeting the parties discussed a range of issues of mutual interest. In particular, Vigen Kocharyan touched upon the fight against corruption, presented the activities carried out in that direction and the upcoming activities.
Minister of Justice on a working visit to Strasbourg
Within the framework of the visit, Minister of Justice Arpine Hovhannisyan will meet with Secretary General of the Council of Europe Thorbjørn Jagland to discuss a range of issues of mutual interest.
Draft Law of the Republic of Armenia “On making amendments and supplements to the Civil Code of the Republic of Armenia” is discussed
The discussion was organised by the Council of Europe within the framework of “Strengthening the Independence, Professionalism and Accountability of the Judicial System in Armenia” project.
Justice Minister discusses anti-corruption issues with U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Armenia
The purpose of the meeting was to discuss issues on fighting corruption. The Minister informed that the Ministry of Justice has already taken several major steps aimed at fighting corruption, but there is still a lot of work to do.
Ministers of Justice of Armenia and Artsakh discuss a range of issues on deepening of co-operation
The Ministers discussed several programmes aimed at deepening and enhancing mutual co-operation in the justice sector. Arpine Hovhannisyan highly appreciated the existing co-operation between partner structures of both countries and expressed willingness to expand and intensify that co-operation.
Steering Committee for the "Support to Justice Reforms in Armenia — Phase II" Programme holds a regular sitting
First Deputy Minister of Justice Arsen Mkrtchyan, Deputy Ministers Suren Krmoyan and Vigen Kocharyan, representative of the Delegation of the European Union to Armenia David Avagyan, as well as representatives of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Armenia, the Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Armenia, the Judicial Department, the Chamber of Advocates, the General Prosecutor's Office and civil society, and others participated in the sitting.
Issues on deepening co-operation between Armenia and Iran in justice sectors discussed
On 22 December, Minister of Justice of the Republic of Armenia Arpine Hovhannisyan received Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the Republic of Armenia Seyed Kazem Sadjadi.
Minister of Justice visits Aragatsotn Marz
On 19 December, Minister of Justice of the Republic of Armenia Arpine Hovhannisyan was on a working visit to Aragatsotn Marz.
Several issues on ensuring road traffic safety discussed with NGOs
On 16 December, Deputy Minister of Justice of the Republic of Armenia Arman Tatoyan received representatives of "Organising of Passenger Transportation in Armenia", "Centre for Protection of the Rights of Individual Taxi Drivers", "Support to Taxi Services", "Union of Transporters of Armenia" and "League for the Protection of Drivers" non-governmental organisations.
Minister of Justice: "Through joint efforts, it will be possible to have a more modern system for juvenile justice and the protection of interests of minors"
On 16 December, Minister of Justice of the Republic of Armenia Arpine Hovhannisyan participated in the first sitting of the Council for Juvenile Justice. The Council was established within the scope of "Improving Access to Justice for Children in Armenia" Programme, which is carried out by the Ministry of Justice and the UNICEF.
Prime Minister gets acquainted with conditions of the new auxiliary buildings of "Armavir" Penitentiary Institution
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan visited "Armavir" Penitentiary Institution, where four new auxiliary buildings designed for 800 convicts of the Penitentiary Institution were put into operation today. Accompanied by those responsible for the sector, deputies of the National Assembly, Ambassador, Head of the Delegation of the European Union Piotr Switalski, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Armenia Richard Mills and the representatives of other international organisations, Hovik Abrahamyan toured the newly built auxiliary buildings and got acquainted with the work carried out and the conditions of Penitentiary Institution built in compliance with international standards.
