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OMBUDSMAN PROPOSES 2 WAYS TO REFORM SPHERE
Aysor
July 7 2010
Armenia
"Improvement of freedom of expression situation should proceed in
parallel with solution of public-political and other problems since
freedom of expression is closely connected with many other phenomena
and cannot develop separate from the general system," Armenian
Ombudsman believes. When presenting special report "The Right of
Freedom of Expression in Armenia" he also presented a number of
proposals to promote freedom of expression in our country.
The Ombudsman proposed 2 types of reforms - short-term and long-term.
"Short-term reforms imply a package of legislative amendments in
freedom of expression, especially, media sphere to reduce to some
extent provisions hindering establishment of freedom of expression
and, on the contrary, to envisage additional provisions to secure
sphere development," Mr. Harutyunyan said.
On the other hand, according to the Ombudsman, legislative amendments
are a necessary, yet not a sufficient condition to combat negative
phenomena in freedom of expression sphere. In his words, even perfect
legislation cannot completely liquidate limitations of freedom of
expression.
"It is connected with political, socio-economic, moral-psychological
and other situations in the country, that is why system combat is
needed," Mr. Harutyunyan stressed adding: "Raising society's legal
consciousness, establishing tolerance, striving for combating vicious
phenomena with joint efforts will also promote improvement of freedom
of expression."
According to the Ombudsman, the above mentioned measures are long-term,
they need periodic and purposeful efforts by the state and interested
organizations. He also noted that an expert discussion on the Right of
Freedom of Expression in Armenia will be also held one of these days.
From: A. Papazian
Aysor
July 7 2010
Armenia
"Improvement of freedom of expression situation should proceed in
parallel with solution of public-political and other problems since
freedom of expression is closely connected with many other phenomena
and cannot develop separate from the general system," Armenian
Ombudsman believes. When presenting special report "The Right of
Freedom of Expression in Armenia" he also presented a number of
proposals to promote freedom of expression in our country.
The Ombudsman proposed 2 types of reforms - short-term and long-term.
"Short-term reforms imply a package of legislative amendments in
freedom of expression, especially, media sphere to reduce to some
extent provisions hindering establishment of freedom of expression
and, on the contrary, to envisage additional provisions to secure
sphere development," Mr. Harutyunyan said.
On the other hand, according to the Ombudsman, legislative amendments
are a necessary, yet not a sufficient condition to combat negative
phenomena in freedom of expression sphere. In his words, even perfect
legislation cannot completely liquidate limitations of freedom of
expression.
"It is connected with political, socio-economic, moral-psychological
and other situations in the country, that is why system combat is
needed," Mr. Harutyunyan stressed adding: "Raising society's legal
consciousness, establishing tolerance, striving for combating vicious
phenomena with joint efforts will also promote improvement of freedom
of expression."
According to the Ombudsman, the above mentioned measures are long-term,
they need periodic and purposeful efforts by the state and interested
organizations. He also noted that an expert discussion on the Right of
Freedom of Expression in Armenia will be also held one of these days.
From: A. Papazian