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Council for Juvenile Justice holds annual concluding session
Today, the Council for Juvenile Justice, which carries out its activities through the co-operation of the Ministry of Justice and the United Nations Children’s Fund, held a concluding session for the year 2019. The session was chaired by Adviser to the Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia Suren Krmoyan and Head of the Department for Drafting Anti-Corruption and Penitentiary Policies of the Staff of the Ministry of Justice Arpine Sargsyan.
National Strategy on Human Rights Protection approved
Today, the Government approved the forth National Strategy on Human Rights Protection and the 2020-2022 Action Plan deriving from the Strategy developed by the Ministry of Justice. According to Deputy Minister of Justice Kristinne Grigoryan, the Strategy assesses the current state of human rights and the previous Action Plans and earmarks the main principles and priorities for the next three years.
Public discussion on formation and operation of Fact-Finding Commission
Today, a public discussion on application of the international practice in the formation and operation of a Fact-Finding Commission within the framework of the 2019-2023 Strategy for Judicial and Legal Reforms and the possible conceptual approaches took place with the participation of First Deputy Minister of Justice Rafik Grigoryan.
Draft of National Strategy on Human Rights Protection of the Republic of Armenia considered
Today, under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, the Government held a consultation during which the draft of the National Strategy on Human Rights Protection of the Republic of Armenia and the 2020-2022 Action Plan deriving from the Strategy were considered.
Working discussion on draft Law "On making amendments and supplements to the Administrative Procedure Code" takes place
Today, a working discussion on the drafts of the Law of the Republic of Armenia "On making amendments and supplements to the Administrative Procedure Code of the Republic of Armenia" and related laws took place with the participation of First Deputy Minister of Justice Rafik Grigoryan. Judges, about two dozens of representatives of the public and private sectors participated in the discussion organised by the "Centre for Legislation Development and Legal Research" Foundation of the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Armenia.
Rustam Badasyan discusses with counterparts of donor organisations programmes for anti-corruption reforms
On 18 December in Abu Dhabi, Minister of Justice Rustam Badasyan participated in the meeting with representatives of donor counterparts (International Monetary Fund, Stolen Asset Recovery Initiative of the World Bank, the European Commission, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime and the United Nations Development Programme), as well as officials of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
Deputy Minister of Justice presents digital solutions to anti-corruption reforms in Armenia at UN Conference
On December 18, 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, Deputy Minister of Justice Srbuhi Galyan touched upon digital tools and innovative solutions, which are one of the most important locomotives for anti-corruption reforms.
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.
