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Armenia > the Special Rapporteur recommends that the Government: > review the 2010 Amendments to the Armenian Criminal and Civil Codes with regard to Insult and Defamation in consultation with civil society, with a view to ensuring a proper balance between protection of the right to reputation and the right to freedom of expression and the press, and to fully bring Armenian provisions in this regard into line with best international practice (Special Procedures) |
Recommendation 2010
Source:A/HRC/16/44/Add.2 |
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Armenia > the Special Rapporteur recommends that the Government: > carry out civic awareness and human rights education programmes, to foster tolerance and respect for human rights, and to ensure the dignity and respect of the individual (Special Procedures) |
Recommendation 2010
Source:A/HRC/16/44/Add.2 |
| Armenia > the Special Rapporteur recommends that the Government: > fully implement the recommendations of the Working Group on the Universal Periodic Review of the Human Rights Council and amend the legislation pursuant to the UPR recommendations approved by Armenia (Special Procedures) |
Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
Recommendation 2010
Source:A/HRC/16/44/Add.2 |
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Armenia > the Special Rapporteur recommends that the Government: > undertake prompt, thorough and transparent investigation of all human rights violations, in particular attacks against journalists, in order to create a safe and enabling environment in which human rights defenders can carry out their activities free of all restrictions and reprisals, including judicial harassment (Special Procedures) |
Recommendation 2010
Source:A/HRC/16/44/Add.2 |
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Armenia > the Special Rapporteur recommends that the Office of the Human Rights Defender: • Translate into Armenian the Declaration on Human Rights Defenders and ensure its dissemination • Submit a proposal for a draft law on the harmonisation of the domestication of the Declaration on human rights defenders to the the Standing Committee on Protection of Human Rights and Public Affairs • Create a focal point on human rights defenders in charge of liaising with civil society • Increase its collaboration with civil society and in particular human rights defenders and NGOs through systematically consulting with civil society on the recommendations to be addressed to the authorities on draft laws that could potentially impact the activities of human rights defenders (Special Procedures) |
Recommendation 2010
Source:A/HRC/16/44/Add.2 |
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Armenia > the Special Rapporteur recommends that the Government: > address the specific needs of human rights defenders, including women and LGBT human rights defenders, in the National Action Plan on Human Rights (Special Procedures) |
Recommendation 2010
Source:A/HRC/16/44/Add.2 |
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Armenia > the events of March 2008 have contributed to a very politicized environment in Armenia, preventing constructive cooperation between the authorities, the Ombudsperson and human rights defenders > in addition, continuing impunity for the alleged violations committed during this period further contribute to a climate of suspicion between different actors within civil society and within Armenian society in general > the Special Rapporteur hopes that her visit and report will create momentum for better cooperation between the authorities and Armenian civil society, and recalls the urgent necessity to ensure the accountability of those responsible for the abuses during the 2008 events in order to move towards a safer environment for all human rights defenders > in particular, bearing in mind the invaluable contribution that committed leadership can provide towards the national reconciliation required to overcome these divisions, the Special Rapporteur would like to reiterate a request she made to the Prime Minister during her meeting with him to publicly acknowledge the role and importance of human rights defenders in achieving a flourishing, pluralistic and democratic society (Special Procedures) |
Observation 2010
Source:A/HRC/16/44/Add.2 |
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Armenia > the Special Rapporteur recommends that the Government: > guarantee that existing laws, regulations and rulings are implemented and enforced fully, promptly and effectively, in compliance with Armenia's international obligations (Special Procedures) |
Recommendation 2010
Source:A/HRC/16/44/Add.2 |
| Armenia > the Special Rapporteur recommends that the Government: > ensure that new laws and amendments of existing legislation are in conformity with international standards and the human rights instruments ratified by Armenia (Special Procedures) |
Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
Recommendation 2010
Source:A/HRC/16/44/Add.2 |
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Armenia > the Special Rapporteur recommends that the Government: > fully consult, include and incorporate the views of the civil society and human rights defenders in decision-making processes, including the legislative process, formulation of national policies and reporting to regional and international human rights mechanisms (Special Procedures) |
Recommendation 2010
Source:A/HRC/16/44/Add.2 |
| Armenia > the Special Rapporteur recommends that the Government: > fully incorporate recommendations of civil society and international experts into the amendments to the Law on Television and Radio (Special Procedures) |
Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
Recommendation 2010
Source:A/HRC/16/44/Add.2 |
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Armenia > the Special Rapporteur recommends that the Government: > implement a comprehensive programme of reform within the police service, immediately take steps to ensure the full independence of the judiciary, and reform the administration of justice, which should be carried out in conjunction with the implementation of an extensive anti-corruption strategy in order to ensure accountability within government structures (Special Procedures) |
Recommendation 2010
Source:A/HRC/16/44/Add.2 |
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Armenia > the Special Rapporteur recommends that the Government: > build trust and foster dialogue, based upon a sincere commitment to cooperation, collaboration and mutual respect by all stakeholders to strengthen civil society and the media so that they can play a meaningful role in the democratic process (Special Procedures) |
Recommendation 2010
Source:A/HRC/16/44/Add.2 |
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Armenia > the Special Rapporteur recommends that the Government: > publicly acknowledge the role and importance of human rights defenders in achieving a flourishing, pluralistic and democratic society (Special Procedures) |
Recommendation 2010
Source:A/HRC/16/44/Add.2 |
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Armenia > the Special Rapporteur recommends that the Government: > ensure that investigations are undertaken with a view to ensuring meaningful and effective prosecution in compliance with international legal standards, including the Declaration on Human Rights Defenders (Special Procedures) |
Recommendation 2010
Source:A/HRC/16/44/Add.2 |
| Armenia > the Special Rapporteur recommends that the Government: > reconsider the necessity of the envisaged amendments to the NGO Law (Special Procedures) |
Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
Recommendation 2010
Source:A/HRC/16/44/Add.2 |
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Armenia > the Special Rapporteur recommends that the international community and donors: • Make the situation of human rights defenders a high priority when carrying on a dialogue with the Armenian authorities • Cooperate more effectively and coordinate its efforts to assist civil society in forming strong networks and coalitions, building capacity and fostering unity on topics of mutual interest increase their cooperation with human rights defenders while assessing the development and implementation of human rights projects • Support the Ombudsperson in fulfilling his role vis-à-vis human rights defenders • Ensure that all diplomatic missions are familiar with the Declaration on Human Rights Defenders • Ensure that all European Union diplomatic missions are familiar with and implement on a systematic basis the EU Guidelines on Human Rights Defenders (Special Procedures) |
Recommendation 2010
Source:A/HRC/16/44/Add.2 |
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Armenia > the Special Rapporteur recommends that human rights defenders: • Improve coordinating networks aimed at strengthening the protection of defenders, particularly those outside the capital; • Cooperate more actively with the Ombudsperson (Special Procedures) |
Recommendation 2010
Source:A/HRC/16/44/Add.2 |
| Armenia > the Special Rapporteur recommends that the Government: > ensure that the right to hold peaceful, open and public demonstrations is freely available to all individuals without undue restrictions (Special Procedures) |
Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
Recommendation 2010
Source:A/HRC/16/44/Add.2 |
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Armenia > the Special Rapporteur recommends that the Government: > review the 2010 Amendments to the Law on Television and Radio, with a view to fully consulting all stakeholders within the country as well as international experts and monitors > in particular, the amendments should be reviewed with a view to adopting the recommendations made by the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media (Special Procedures) |
Recommendation 2010
Source:A/HRC/16/44/Add.2 |
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Armenia > the recently adopted and proposed amendments to the existing legislative framework, notably the NGO Law and the amendments to the Law on Broadcasting, constitute regressive developments, and will obstruct the activities of human rights defenders > hindrances to the right to freedom of assembly and to freedom of expression by Armenian law enforcement officers as well as private actors are also of concern to the Special Rapporteur > in particular, the Special Rapporteur is disturbed regarding reports of violence against human rights defenders, in particular journalists, and of a failure to fully and thoroughly investigate and prosecute such incidents (Special Procedures) |
Observation 2010
Source:A/HRC/16/44/Add.2 |
| Armenia > the Special Rapporteur recommends that the Government: > include civil society in an ongoing and sustained process of follow up to the recommendations made during the assessment of Armenia in the universal periodic review process (Special Procedures) |
Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
Recommendation 2010
Source:A/HRC/16/44/Add.2 |
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Armenia > the Special Rapporteur recommends that the Government: > ensure the right to have effective access, on a non-discriminatory basis, to participation in the conduct of public affairs, which includes the right to voice criticism and submit proposals to improve the functioning of governmental bodies, agencies and organisations concerned with public affairs (Special Procedures) |
Recommendation 2010
Source:A/HRC/16/44/Add.2 |
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Armenia > the Special Rapporteur recommends that the Government: > strengthen the financial and material resources available to the Office of the Ombudsperson to allow the Office to fulfil its mandate more effectively (Special Procedures) |
Recommendation 2010
Source:A/HRC/16/44/Add.2 |
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Armenia > despite the creation of the Office of the Ombudsperson and the establishment of the existing legal framework, human rights defenders operate in a difficult environment in Armenia (Special Procedures) |
Observation 2010
Source:A/HRC/16/44/Add.2 |
| Armenia > the Special Rapporteur recommends that the Government: > should the amendments be revised, ensure that public hearings on the Draft NGO Law are convened by the Standing Committee and the Ombudsperson and that the view of the civil society is taking into account (Special Procedures) |
Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
Recommendation 2010
Source:A/HRC/16/44/Add.2 |
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| Armenia > the Special Rapporteur recommends that the Government: > recognize the role of the Ombudsperson as an important actor within Armenian society (Special Procedures) |
Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
Recommendation 2010
Source:A/HRC/16/44/Add.2 |
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Armenia > the Special Rapporteur looks forward to a continued constructive dialogue with the Government on the situation of human rights defenders in all parts of the country > she calls on the United Nations agencies, donors and other international actors to improve their cooperation not only with civil society and in particular human rights defenders, but also with each other > the Special Rapporteur reminds the Government of Armenia of its human rights obligations and in particular calls upon it to fully implement the recommendations formulated during the universal periodic review (Special Procedures) |
Observation 2010
Source:A/HRC/16/44/Add.2 |
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Armenia > on the basis of its findings, the Working Group would like recommend that the Government: > ensure the adversarial nature of trials and the principle of equality of arms, and ensure respect for the presumption of innocence and the right to defence (Special Procedures) |
Observation 2011
Source:A/HRC/16/47/Add.3 |
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Armenia > on the basis of its findings, the Working Group would like recommend that the Government: > ensure proper and thorough investigation of torture and ill-treatment cases, holding perpetrators accountable and making investigations public to the Armenian people, without jeopardizing the investigative process > ensure thorough consideration of all accusations of torture made in courts and, if confirmed, inadmissibility of evidence obtained in such a way > ensure full protection of persons deprived of their liberty from torture and ill-treatment, as per the State obligations under the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment or Punishment; article 7 of the Covenant on Civil and Political Rights; article 17 of the Constitution of Armenia; and other relevant national legislation, such as the Criminal Code and article 2 of the Law on Treatment of Arrestees and Detainees; (Special Procedures) |
Observation 2011
Source:A/HRC/16/47/Add.3 |
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Armenia > on the basis of its findings, the Working Group would like recommend that the Government: > systematically investigate all cases of police, military and National Security services abuse to avoid impunity and put an end to widespread ill-treatment of detainees (Special Procedures) |
Observation 2011
Source:A/HRC/16/47/Add.3 |
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Armenia > on the basis of its findings, the Working Group would like recommend that the Government: > as part of criminal procedure reform, regulate the practice of "inviting witnesses" or suspects to police interviews, where potential violations of rights may occur > efforts should be made to stop violence during arrest and interrogation > police and National Security services training needs to take into account the prohibition of the use of torture, ill-treatment and degrading treatment on arrestees, detainees, prisoners and citizens alike (Special Procedures) |
Observation 2011
Source:A/HRC/16/47/Add.3 |
| Armenia > on the basis of its findings, the Working Group would like recommend that the Government: > establish a programme to provide all border guards with initial and ongoing training on the 1951 Convention relating to the Status of Refugees, the Armenian Law on Refugees and all other international and internal legal norms concerning asylum-seekers and refugees > ensure protection of all persons at risk of extradition who have expressed a clear intention of claiming political asylum and have not been able to do so in accordance with the established formal procedures in place (Special Procedures) |
Working Group on Arbitrary Detention
Observation 2011
Source:A/HRC/16/47/Add.3 |
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| Armenia > on the basis of its findings, the Working Group would like recommend that the Government: > implement training and capacity-building of all State law enforcement agencies such as the police, National Security Services and military personnel on international human rights standards (Special Procedures) |
Working Group on Arbitrary Detention
Observation 2011
Source:A/HRC/16/47/Add.3 |
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Armenia > on the basis of its findings, the Working Group would like recommend that the Government: > ensure full implementation of international and national fair trial standards, and adopt a separate law on legal aid (Special Procedures) |
Observation 2011
Source:A/HRC/16/47/Add.3 |
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Armenia > on the basis of its findings, the Working Group would like recommend that the Government: > improving the system for early release, establishing strict criteria for the Commission on Early Release’s decision-making process, extending its composition to include civil society representatives and establishing an appeal mechanism; (Special Procedures) |
Observation 2011
Source:A/HRC/16/47/Add.3 |
| Armenia > on the basis of its findings, the Working Group would like recommend that the Government: > ensure full enforcement and protection of the right to habeas corpus in accordance with the State party’s obligations under article 2 of the Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and the former Commission of Human Right’s view that habeas corpus is a personal right not subject to derogation, including during states of emergency; (Special Procedures) |
Working Group on Arbitrary Detention
Observation 2011
Source:A/HRC/16/47/Add.3 |
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Armenia > problems of deprivation of liberty in Armenia are linked to the lack of independence of its magistrates and judges and the lack of impartiality of its prosecutors > many judges fear that they would face retribution should they return an acquittal on sensitive cases > no judge has ever been prosecuted for having illegally deprived a person of her or his liberty > however, there are judges who have been prosecuted for having ordered a person’s release > judges are clearly perceived as being under the influence of prosecutors (Special Procedures) |
Observation 2011
Source:A/HRC/16/47/Add.3 |
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Armenia > the Working Group notes significant developments in institutional and legislative reforms since Armenia gained its independence in 1991 > it reiterates the importance of such reforms in dealing with acts relating to deprivation of liberty that are obsolete and contrary to the international law > it commends the Government in this regard and encourages it to continue with judicial reforms in order to bring its legislation into line with its obligations under international human rights law (Special Procedures) |
Observation 2011
Source:A/HRC/16/47/Add.3 |
| Armenia > the Working Group notes that the Government is well-aware of the remaining areas in which there is room for improvement to the system governing deprivation of liberty (as identified in this report) and appreciates that they are being addressed (Special Procedures) |
Working Group on Arbitrary Detention
Observation 2011
Source:A/HRC/16/47/Add.3 |
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Armenia > the Working Group notes with great concern that judges, magistrates and law enforcement agents are widely perceived to be weak and face corruption, and that the independence of the judges and magistrates has been consistently questioned by citizens, civil society and international organizations (Special Procedures) |
Observation 2011
Source:A/HRC/16/47/Add.3 |
| Armenia > on the basis of its findings, the Working Group would like recommend that the Government: > consider that the law and practice on remand in relation to sentencing have resulted in lengthy detention that is disproportionate to the crimes of which a person is convicted > arrests warrants should be shown at the moment of the arrest and detainees should immediately be informed of all their rights > it is necessary to take into consideration the granting of early provisional release and the criteria for granting bail > detaining suspects on remand requires tightening up with concomitant changes in practice (Special Procedures) |
Working Group on Arbitrary Detention
Observation 2011
Source:A/HRC/16/47/Add.3 |
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Armenia > violations of the right to a fair trial seem to be systematic and have distorted the role of judges and magistrates as impartial arbiters > public confidence in the administration of justice seems to be very low > the Working Group would like reiterate the importance as fundamental entitlements of persons who are deprived of their liberty of ensuring the adversarial nature of trials, the principle of equality of arms, respect for the presumption of innocence, the right to defence and the right to be free from torture and ill-treatment > laws and practices need to ensure that these rights are safeguarded (Special Procedures) |
Observation 2011
Source:A/HRC/16/47/Add.3 |
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Armenia > progress has been made in reforming penitentiaries and detention centres, mainly through the renovation of older facilities and the construction of newer ones > however, at some prisons, the Working Group found overcrowding, poor sanitation, minimal medical care and a lack of sufficient ventilation > the Government must guarantee the right to safety of all prisoners > overcrowding seems to facilitate corruption in prison in several ways, including payment for moving to less-overpopulated cells (Special Procedures) |
Observation 2011
Source:A/HRC/16/47/Add.3 |
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Armenia > the Working Group is concerned, however, by the endemic practices carried out by institutions such as the Army, the Police, National Security services and border control personnel that are gross violations of human rights > the recurrent use of the force and ill-treatment of arrested and detained persons and prisoners should be expressly prohibited > most instances of abuse of detainees occur in police stations > the Working Group also calls on the Government to abide by its obligations under various human rights conventions, including the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, and ensure that its citizens are rigorously protected against such treatment when investigated, arrested or detained > impunity should effectively be prevented and punished by the establishment and implementation of the necessary laws (Special Procedures) |
Observation 2011
Source:A/HRC/16/47/Add.3 |
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Armenia > on the basis of its findings, the Working Group would like recommend that the Government: > ensure full protection of the rights to the freedom of opinion and expression; the right to peaceful assembly and the right to freedom of association, as provided by articles 18, 19, 21 and 22 of the Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and under articles 26 ,27, 28 and 29 of the Constitution; (Special Procedures) |
Observation 2011
Source:A/HRC/16/47/Add.3 |
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Armenia > the Working Group recalls that detainees have the right to a fair and public hearing by an independent and impartial judicial authority, as stated in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and principles of international customary law (Special Procedures) |
Observation 2011
Source:A/HRC/16/47/Add.3 |
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Armenia > on the basis of its findings, the Working Group would like recommend that the Government: > ensure systematic civil society participation in the monitoring and investigation of police stations and prison facilities > in this regard, it should ensure access for a police monitoring group to all premises and facilities of the police where persons are detained (Special Procedures) |
Observation 2011
Source:A/HRC/16/47/Add.3 |
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Armenia > on the basis of its findings, the Working Group would like recommend that the Government: > amend the Law on State Borders and the Criminal Code to incorporate provisions exempting asylum-seekers from detention for illegal entry into the country and improve detention conditions and detainees’ access to information on asylum procedures and legal counsel (Special Procedures) |
Observation 2011
Source:A/HRC/16/47/Add.3 |
| Armenia > on the basis of its findings, the Working Group would like recommend that the Government: > subject police stations to independent human rights monitoring, as is the case in police detention facilities (Special Procedures) |
Working Group on Arbitrary Detention
Observation 2011
Source:A/HRC/16/47/Add.3 |