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    ARMENIAN PARLIAMENT ADOPTS DEFAMATION BILL

    PanARMENIAN.Net
    May 18, 2010 - 15:38 AMT 10:38 GMT

    Armenian Parliament adopted a bill on defamation, in accordance with
    public demands and media representatives' suggestions.

    The bill stipulates for abolishment of criminalization of insult and
    defamation, PanARMENIAN.Net parliamentary correspondent reported.

    The aggrieved party can bring defamation suits against the insulter,
    to demand indemnification which carries a sentence of fine, disclaimer
    or public apology.

    The bill adopted will emerge as a law following presidential approval
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