  Most of Armenian detainees refuse Public Defenders' assistanceSeptember 10, 2009 - 21:24 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - RA Chamber of Advocates has today convened a round table on the theme "Refusal to Benefit from Public Defenders' Services". As seen in a report submitted by lawyers, public defenders' services are mostly rejected in Kotayk, Gegharkunik and Arragatsotn regions.In 2008, 291 out of 364 defendants refused to benefit from advocates' services at the stage of inquest. As of 2009, 42 out of 102 defendants in Yerevan rejected public defenders' services. Lawyers believe this either results from lack of information on service being free or public distrust. In their report, they also say that investigators often coerce accused individuals into refusing such services.   Top stories David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has met with Stephan Schütz, Executive Partner at Gerkan, Marg and Partners. 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.   Partner news |  Related sections Latest news Armenia, Turkey discuss restoration of historic bridge  The meeting took place on May 17 in Ashgabat on the sidelines of an international conference of ministers of culture.India wants Armenia’s proposals on use of Chabahar port India is expecting proposals from Armenia regarding the use of Chabahar port in Iran, Indian ambassador says.EU welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan “progress” The EU has welcomed “progress” made in the framework of the Armenia-Azerbaijan border delimitation process.Belarus opposition leader slams Lukashenko for Karabakh trip Belarusian opposition politician Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has harshly criticized the visit of Lukashenko to Karabakh. |
