Armenia parliament passes domestic violence law at final readingDecember 13, 2017 - 18:04 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The parliament on Wednesday, December 13 at its second and final reading passed the domestic violence law which stirred a lot of controversy among various groups of the Armenian society. Aimed at the the prevention of domestic violence, the protection of people who were subjected to violence and the restoration of family solidarity, the bill was approved with a vote of 75-12 and 8 abstentions. The law is expected to ensure organizational and legal bases for the prevention of domestic violence, the protection and security of the victims of domestic violence, access to justice, as to provide necessary psychological, legal, social and, as appropriate, temporary financial support to those subjected to violence. Under the new measures, warning mechanisms will be implemented for the first instance of domestic violence if the act has no elements of crime and there is no immediate threat to the life or health of the domestic violence victim. Top stories The number of state universities will be reduced from 23 to 8 by 2030, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Zhanna Andreasyan has said. From September 21 to November 11, a total of 2,820 Russians registered at a place of residence in Armenia, the police has said. The situation on the contact line between Karabakh and Azerbaijan was relatively stable overnight, the Defense Army says. Defense Minister Suren Papikyan has visited the southern Armenian province of Syunik, the Defense Ministry reported on March 18. Partner news | U.S. welcomes Armenia, Azerbaijan’s border delimitation announcement Blinken said it is an important step towards concluding a durable and dignified peace agreement. Up to 10% cashback from GetTransfer with IDBank cards IDBank clients who make their booking on GetTransfer will receive an exclusive cashback. European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24 PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE. |