Armenia: Concerns about freedom of expression after Constitutional Court decision
The Court recognized a controversial law increasing fines for defamation as compliant with the Constitution.
Armenian parliament adopts bill criminalising swearing
The new amendments are a step back from decriminalising defamation.
Armenia: Draft amendments to governmental decisions seek to restrict access to information on E-Gov platforms
On July 2, the Ministry of High-Tech Industry of Armenia submitted draft amendments to the Government decisions for public discussion. These amendments suggest limiting the scope of information pro-actively provided to the public on the e-gov platforms.
Armenia fails to address gaps related to public consultations
Amendments to the Law on Normative Legal Acts were adopted but failed to improve public participation opportunities.
Armenia: Updated procedures will ensure transparent and accountable state grant provision
CSO Meter research used to advocate for improved procedures of state funding allocation, monitoring and evaluation.
Armenia: Freedom of speech continues to be under pressure
New amendments would criminalise defamation of state officials.
Armenia: Legislative proposals put freedom of speech under pressure
The Parliament put forward two worrying legislative initiatives concerning freedom of speech and in particular, mass media law.
Armenia: Government lifts restrictions on assemblies and dissemination of information
Restrictions on freedom of assembly and expression declared under the martial law in September are now revoked.
Armenia lifts coronavirus state of emergency but the protective measures remain
The new nationwide “quarantine regime” will remain in place until January 2021.
New Council of Europe report on participation in Armenia reflects CSO Meter recommendations
The Conference of INGOs recommends the adoption of a strategic roadmap to foster an enabling civic space in Armenia.
Armenia criminalises public calls to violence
With the new Criminal Code amendments public hate speech will be subject to penalties from fines up to imprisonment.
Armenian Parliament adopts amendments to CSO legislation
The amendments do not pose a risk to the right of privacy of donors and have been developed in collaboration with CSOs.