Statements

2012-12-24

Ombudsman Wishes "Bread and Justice" for the Coming Year

While congratulating on the New Year and Christmas I wish justice and abolition of poverty to all of us in the coming year.

2012-10-08

2012-10-02

2012-09-03

Armenian Ombudsman calls upon Ombudsmen and international organizations worldwide to condemn extradition and pardon of the Azeri murderer. Hungary and Azerbaijan violated the rights of Armenian citizens

Silence or inadequate response of progressive and democratic states indirectly justifies and promotes manslaughter driven by ethnic or religious hatred.

2011-10-10

RA Human Rights Defender’s Address to Journalists

Honorable journalist,

This week I will appeal to the Constitutional Court of Armenia  questioning the constitutionality of RA Civil Code provisions of defamation and insult.

Being engaged with private advocacy and teaching Media Law for years, in March 2009 I have suggested legislative amendment which is aimed at decriminalizing slander and insult

2011-04-01

RA Human Rights Defender's Address to Judges

Honorable judge,

As a result of amendments made to the RA Criminal Code on May 18 2010 defamation and insult were decriminalized; whilst the order and terms of compensation of damages causedby insulting or defamatory statements to honor,