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Draft Law of the Republic of Armenia "On political parties" discussed with representatives of Venice Commission and OSCE/ODIHR
The Minister of Justice highly appreciated the current co-operation with the partners of the two institutions and presented the amendments that are recommended according to the draft Law of the Republic of Armenia "On political parties".
Process of implementation of programmes being carried out in judicial reforms sector with support of the EU discussed
The Minister expressed gratitude to the EU delegation, the Ambassador and his team with which the Ministry of Justice works closely to implement the joint programmes and fulfil commitments properly and achieve the highest result and presented the actions of the Government of the Republic of Armenia aimed at combating corruption and increasing public confidence in judicial institutions.
Names of persons having passed the second stage of qualification tests for notaries announced
Let us remind that on 9 November, 24 applicants participated in the practical problems stage of the qualification tests of candidates for notaries.
Subsequent session of the Public Council adjunct to the Minister of Justice of the Republic of Armenia was held
Among the participants of the session were members of the Public Council and Deputies of the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia Tevan Poghosyan and Elinar Vardanyan, who made their recommendations regarding the issues that were included in the agenda.
Practical problems stage of the qualification tests of candidates for notaries was held
Deputy Minister of Justice of the Republic of Armenia, chairperson of the commission Vigen Kocharyan wished success to the participants and presented the procedure for testing of practical problems.
Minister of Justice Arpine Hovhannisyan participated in international conference entitled "Human Rights and Healthcare"
Minister of Justice Arpine Hovhannisyan gave a welcoming speech at the conference. According to the Minister, the right to health is one of the priority rights of a person, and when talking about health, it would be hard to find anyone in Armenia and in the world who is not aware of the major role that the right to health plays in the life of a person.
Periodic reports of the Republic of Armenia presented at the United Nations Organisation
The 5th and 6th Periodic Reports of the Republic of Armenia on Implementation of the Convention on All Forms of Discrimination against Women were presented during the session.
Arpine Hovhannisyan on working visit to Vienna
Arpine Hovhannisyan presented the major developments that took place before and after the adoption of the Electoral Code of the Republic of Armenia, touched upon the introduction of a system for identifying voters with 10 fingerprints, the publication of signed voters' lists and the introduction of a system for videotaping prescribed by the Draft Electoral Code.
Suren Krmoyan participated in circuit session of the Council for Juvenile Justice
Deputy Minister of Justice of the Republic of Armenia Suren Krmoyan participated in the three-day circuit session of the Council for Juvenile Justice launched on 27 October. The session was organised by the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Armenia within the scope of the “Effective Co-ordination, Co-operation and Public Awareness for Improving Access to Justice for Children” Programme, which is being jointly carried out with UNICEF.
First stage of qualification examination of notaries was launched
On October 27, the first stage of qualification examination of notaries — involving a test — was launched with participation of 34 applicants. The test for the first group of candidates started at 10:00, and the test for the second group-at 15:00.
Arpine Hovhannisyan receives Baroness Elizabeth Smith
Minister of Justice of the Republic of Armenia Arpine Hovhannisyan today received the delegation led by Director of John Smith Trust, Baroness Elizabeth Smith.
Arpine Hovhannisyan receives Philippe Boillat
Minister of Justice of the Republic of Armenia Arpine Hovhannisyan today received the delegation led by Director General of the Directorate General Human Rights and Rule of Law of the Council of Europe Philippe Boillat.
