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Independent judiciary is the most important precondition for a democratic society and democratic state. The court is often the last instance for the r…
The proper protection of human rights and freedoms is a prerequisite for a decent life. Throughout our work, we reveal various systemic problems that …
Free and fair elections are the cornerstone of a sovereign democratic state. It is a well-known fact that elections have been falsified for many years…

Petrosyan Discusses Compulsory Enforcement and Challenging Regulatory Acts on "Your Attorney"

Genya Petrosyan, director of the LDPF,  sat down with Narine Solomonyan, host of the “Your Attorney” program to discuss the issues of administrative procedure and compulsory enforcement of judicial acts. The problems discussed were identified as part of the study carried out by the LDPF, which also proposed respective solutions. Petrosyan touched upon the solution to the problem of disproportionality of enforcement costs, the order of the distribution of confiscated funds, confiscation of non-inherited property, the real beneficiary of the debtor, and the protection of the rights of minors in this context

The “Actio Popularis” Institute in Armenia’s Legal System: Legislative Developments

On March 17, 2025, representatives of sectoral civil society organizations, the National Assembly, the Supreme Court of Armenia, and the Ministry of Justice gathered for the presentation of the study titled “The Actio Popularis Institute in Armenia’s Legal System: Challenges and Solutions.”

Statement by a Group of Civil Society Organizations on the Strategic Partnership between Armenia and the USA

On behalf of the undersigned civil society organizations, we welcome the signing of the Strategic Partnership Charter between the Republic of Armenia and the United States of America. This partnership opens new opportunities, not only for Armenia but for the entire region, contributing to regional security, peaceful and dignified coexistence, and economic cooperation. The parties also emphasize the values of democracy, human rights, and the rule of law, the strengthening of which will undoubtedly contribute to Armenia's development, sovereignty, and security.

NGOs are concerned about the risk of disproportionate restrictions on the rights of trial participants

On 10 April 2024, the draft laws on Making Amendments and Supplements to the Civic Procedure Code and Administrative Procedure Code of the RA were circulated on the Unified Website for Publication of Legal Acts’ Drafts.The Law Development and Protection Foundation, in collaboration with the Protection of Rights without Borders NGO, the Democracy Development Foundation, the Transparency International Armenia, and the Helsinki Citizens' Assembly Vanadzor Office published an expert opinion on the draft law pointing out 3 major problematic regulations, analyzing them, and making recommendations.The organisations assert that they have studied these draft laws and have come to the conclusion that several amendments are problematic and concerning as they carry a high risk of disproportionately restricting the rights of trial parties.
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