Andrias Ghukasyan to be arrested for at least 6 months (video)
The Constitutional Court has to decide whether the detention of Andrias Ghukasyan, the member of "New Armenia" Movement, is a matter of course. "What did the Cassation Court do? It essentially admitted that we were right to say that the decision violated Andrias Ghukasyan's constitutional rights, and it [Cassation Court] decided to halt the proceedings. Apply to the Constitutional Court to determine the constitutionality of those articles. Actually, there has been a violation," Andrias Ghukasyan's defender Karen Mezhlumyan told A1 +. The first instance judge, according to the lawyer, had taken up the case, left Andrias Ghukasyan's preventive measure unchanged writing only 4 words. Meanwhile, it should be clearly stated what actions a person can do when he is free. The Constitutional Court has to make a decision within at least six months after receiving the application, during which Andrias Ghukasyan will continue to be detained. "A person is under arrest, ok release [him], then apply. This violates the right of a person. Probably, we will discuss with Andrias Ghukasyan about the constitutionality of that norm." According to Karen Mezhlumyan, violations of the case are a lot. According to him, it is obvious that political persecution against the defendant is carried out. Andrias Ghukasyan has been detained for nearly two years. He is accused of organizing mass disorders on July 29, 2016, as well as attempts to join the Patrol regiment, which has not been completed by circumstances beyond its control. This accusation has been extended to eight more people, but their detentions have changed and they are in freedom.
