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Minister of Justice presents in Abu Dhabi the Armenian vision for the “new generation” anti-corruption strategy'
During the panel discussion of the 8th session of the Conference of the States Parties to the United Nations Convention against Corruption being held in Abu Dhabi, Minister of Justice Rustam Badasyan touched upon the “new generation” anti-corruption strategy. Stating that corruption has become one of the biggest challenges for not only the global economy and rule of law, but also for peace and security, the Minister considered the implementation of a comprehensive and effective strategy for the fight against corruption at the national level and the combination of efforts at the regional and global levels as an important issue.
Rustam Badasyan discusses with UAE State Audit Institution opportunities for developing mutual co-operation
Today, during the visit to Abu Dhabi, capital of the United Arab Emirates, Minister of Justice Rustam Badasyan met with President of the State Audit Institution (SAI) of the UAE Harib Saeed Al Amimi.
Rustam Badasyan presents fight against corruption in Armenia during Conference of the States Parties to the UN Convention against Corruption
Today, within the scope of the visit to Abu Dhabi, capital of the United Arab Emirates, Minister Rustam Badasyan delivered a speech during the 8th session of the Conference of the States Parties to the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC).
Deputy Minister of Justice discusses reforms envisaged in the sector of human rights protection with British counterpart
Today, Deputy Minister of Justice Kristinne Grigoryan received the delegation led by Head of Gender and Conflict Team at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office of the United Kingdom, Representative for Women, Peace and Security (WPS), Children in Armed Conflict and Sexual Exploitation and Abuse at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office Faye Minshall.
Minister of Justice receives Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Armenia
Today, Minister of Justice of the Republic of Armenia Rustam Badasyan received Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Armenia Jun Yamada.
Rustam Badasyan discusses opportunities for cooperation in juvenile justice sector with IRZ representatives
Today, Minister of Justice of the Republic of Armenia Rustam Badasyan received the delegation led by Head of South Eastern Europe and Southern Caucasus Section of the German Foundation for International Legal Cooperation (IRZ) Frank Hupfeld.
Third Armenian-Georgian Legal Cooperation Forum launched in Yerevan
Today, the third Armenian-Georgian Legal Cooperation Forum was launched in Yerevan with the participation of Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia Tigran Avinyan, Deputy Prime Minister of Georgia, Minister of Justice Thea Tsulukiani, Minister of Justice of the Republic of Armenia Rustam Badasyan, Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Programme Dmitry Mariyasin, Head of the Cooperation Section of the Delegation of the European Union Gonzalo Serrano De La Rosa; Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Armenia to Georgia Ruben Sadoyan, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Georgia to Armenia Giorgi Saganelidze and others.
Rustam Badasyan discusses judicial and legal reforms agenda of Armenia with high-ranking European officials in Brussels
On 5 and 6 December, within the scope of the visit to Brussels, Minister of Justice Rustam Badasyan had a meeting with Director-General for Justice and Consumers of the European Commission Tiina Astola.
Srbuhi Galyan: "The draft of the new Criminal Procedure Code will be forwarded to the Office of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia this year"
Today, Deputy Minister of Justice Srbuhi Galyan attended a public discussion on the draft of the new Criminal Procedure Code of the Republic of Armenia held with the participation of representatives of state, international and non-governmental organisations.
Refutation: No citizen of Italy by the name of "Pierluigi Collina" has adopted a child being citizen of the Republic of Armenia
Recently, in their releases or discussions, certain media outlets, violating the presumption of innocence proclaimed by the Constitution of the Republic of Armenia, are allowing themselves to accuse foreign citizens of committing criminal acts, the consideration of which is within the criminal proceedings of law-enforcement authorities.
Rustam Badasyan participates in "Eastern Partnership for the EU" conference in Brussels
Today, Minister of Justice of the Republic of Armenia Rustam Badasyan participated in the "Eastern Partnership for the EU" conference in the capital of Brussels of the Kingdom of Belgium. The Minister expressed gratitude for the invitation and stated that, throughout its entire history, Armenia has preserved the values underlying the Eastern Partnership, that is, democracy, human rights protection and rule of law, and they are deeply radicalised in the conscience of the nation, brilliant evidence of which is the velvet revolution that took place in Armenia in 2018.
New project for development of prison healthcare sector being launched as a result of Ministry of Justice-Council of Europe co-operation
Today, Deputy Minister of Justice Srbuhi Galyan received the delegation led by Head of the Council of Europe Office in Yerevan Natalia Voutova and discussed the directions of the new programme for reforms in the prison healthcare sector.
