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ARMENIA'S GOVERNMENT REJECTS HERITAGE PARTY'S DRAFT AMENDMENTS TO ELECTION LAW
13:13 ~U 18.04.13
At its meeting on Thursday, Armenia's government rejected the draft
amendments to Armenia's election law proposed by the Heritage
parliamentary group.
The draft envisages the post-election publication of lists of
Armenia's citizens that actually participated in the voting.
Armenia's acting minister of justice Hrair Tovmasyan presented the
draft. Referring to international standards, he noted that secrecy of
ballot implies secrecy of participation in the voting.
"We should admit, however, that not publishing the documents is a
cause of distrust on the part of certain political forces despite the
all the necessary measures we implemented during the previous national
elections," Tovmasyan said.
Pursuant to Armenian president's order the cabinet discussed the issue
to decide on the steps to enhance transparency.
"I am sure that we can find solutions. However, the government's
response to the proposal is unfavorable. Otherwise, we will fail to
honor our international commitments," Tovmasyan said.
Armenian News - Tert.am
13:13 ~U 18.04.13
At its meeting on Thursday, Armenia's government rejected the draft
amendments to Armenia's election law proposed by the Heritage
parliamentary group.
The draft envisages the post-election publication of lists of
Armenia's citizens that actually participated in the voting.
Armenia's acting minister of justice Hrair Tovmasyan presented the
draft. Referring to international standards, he noted that secrecy of
ballot implies secrecy of participation in the voting.
"We should admit, however, that not publishing the documents is a
cause of distrust on the part of certain political forces despite the
all the necessary measures we implemented during the previous national
elections," Tovmasyan said.
Pursuant to Armenian president's order the cabinet discussed the issue
to decide on the steps to enhance transparency.
"I am sure that we can find solutions. However, the government's
response to the proposal is unfavorable. Otherwise, we will fail to
honor our international commitments," Tovmasyan said.
Armenian News - Tert.am