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P.A.C.E. PASSES RESOLUTION
Hayots Ashkhar Daily
Published on June 26, 2008
Armenia
Late in the evening yesterday, the Parliamentary Assembly of the
Council of Europe passed the Resolution on "Armenia's Compliance
with Resolution # 1609". Almost all the proposals of the Armenian
delegation were accepted.
Touching upon the most important provisions of the document, David
Haroutyunyan, Head of the Armenian delegation, singled out the right
to the freedom of assembly. It was particularly mentioned that the law
"On Holding Assemblies, Demonstrations, Marches and Rallies" should
be applied in a way not to make additional restrictions with respect
to those rights or the choice of the place.
The Resolution envisages special approach to the people sentenced under
Articles 225 and 300 of the Criminal Code; it proposes to speedily
release those who were not direct participants or accomplices in the
acts of violence. Under another provision, the Assembly considers
it impermissible to prosecute individuals based upon the police
testimonies only.
The Assembly also expresses regret that some of the opposition
activists won't comply with the Resolution's requirement to recognize
the election results and the decision of the Constitutional Court.
The Armenian authorities are offered to discuss all the possible
mechanisms (amnesty, pardon etc.) for the release of the individuals
who didn't resort to violence during the March 1-2 disorders. Special
attention was paid to the activities of the interim parliamentary
committee in terms of increasing its independence and transparency
of work, As mentioned by D. Haroutyunyan, some changes have been
introduced to clause 6 of the Resolution (on granting a license to
"A1+" TV Company without delay), taking into consideration the fact
that under the relevant law of the Republic of Armenia, a license
cannot be granted directly. "Thus, the process should be carried out
on competitive bases; however, it is necessary to ensure open and
transparent opportunities for all the participants of the contest,"
Head of the delegation clarified.
Hayots Ashkhar Daily
Published on June 26, 2008
Armenia
Late in the evening yesterday, the Parliamentary Assembly of the
Council of Europe passed the Resolution on "Armenia's Compliance
with Resolution # 1609". Almost all the proposals of the Armenian
delegation were accepted.
Touching upon the most important provisions of the document, David
Haroutyunyan, Head of the Armenian delegation, singled out the right
to the freedom of assembly. It was particularly mentioned that the law
"On Holding Assemblies, Demonstrations, Marches and Rallies" should
be applied in a way not to make additional restrictions with respect
to those rights or the choice of the place.
The Resolution envisages special approach to the people sentenced under
Articles 225 and 300 of the Criminal Code; it proposes to speedily
release those who were not direct participants or accomplices in the
acts of violence. Under another provision, the Assembly considers
it impermissible to prosecute individuals based upon the police
testimonies only.
The Assembly also expresses regret that some of the opposition
activists won't comply with the Resolution's requirement to recognize
the election results and the decision of the Constitutional Court.
The Armenian authorities are offered to discuss all the possible
mechanisms (amnesty, pardon etc.) for the release of the individuals
who didn't resort to violence during the March 1-2 disorders. Special
attention was paid to the activities of the interim parliamentary
committee in terms of increasing its independence and transparency
of work, As mentioned by D. Haroutyunyan, some changes have been
introduced to clause 6 of the Resolution (on granting a license to
"A1+" TV Company without delay), taking into consideration the fact
that under the relevant law of the Republic of Armenia, a license
cannot be granted directly. "Thus, the process should be carried out
on competitive bases; however, it is necessary to ensure open and
transparent opportunities for all the participants of the contest,"
Head of the delegation clarified.