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OPPORTUNITIES FOR ARMENIAN NEWS AGENCIES' LIBERAL ACTIVITIES ARE BEING BLOCKED, SAYS GERMAN AMBASSADOR
epress.am
06.15.2011 11:44
German Ambassador to Armenia Hans Jochen-Schmidt yesterday turned his
attention to amendments to Armenia's legislation and actions toward
bringing Armenian laws in line with European standards, particularly
speaking about the decriminalization of libel and insult laws,
reports local daily Aravot ("Morning").
"Recently, judges issued some rulings which subject certain newspapers
to enormous financial penalties. These, it can be said, are punitive
mechanisms and are fatal for the given paper," said Schmidt.
The ambassador also recalled how prior to approving the amendments
to the laws, Armenian authorities, headed by the president, presented
and praised the project.
"The result contradicts the reality and blocks opportunities for more
liberal activities in the media field," he said.
From: Baghdasarian
epress.am
06.15.2011 11:44
German Ambassador to Armenia Hans Jochen-Schmidt yesterday turned his
attention to amendments to Armenia's legislation and actions toward
bringing Armenian laws in line with European standards, particularly
speaking about the decriminalization of libel and insult laws,
reports local daily Aravot ("Morning").
"Recently, judges issued some rulings which subject certain newspapers
to enormous financial penalties. These, it can be said, are punitive
mechanisms and are fatal for the given paper," said Schmidt.
The ambassador also recalled how prior to approving the amendments
to the laws, Armenian authorities, headed by the president, presented
and praised the project.
"The result contradicts the reality and blocks opportunities for more
liberal activities in the media field," he said.
From: Baghdasarian