INVESTIGATION OF MARCH 1 OCCURRENCES TO START
Support A1+!On June 16, with 93 pros, no cons and abstentions the National Assembly adopted the draft decision on “Forming an ad hoc commission to investigate the events of March 1 and 2 and their consequences. The draft decision suggests creating an ad hoc commission to submit to the NA a conclusion on the events of March 1 and 2 and their reasons. It is noted that “ the Commission is aimed at investigating the events of March 1 and 2 and their results, the legality of the cases of violence and the Police actions, the clarification of the conditions of the death of the victims, presenting suggestions on political, legal and solutions to prevent the reoccurrence of such events.”
When carrying out the enlisted responsibilities, the Commission is authorized to submit inquiries to the state and local self-government bodies, law-enforcement bodies, which should provide necessary information.
Within three days after its formation the Commission will send an invitation to Levon Ter-Petrossian and other non-parliamentary forces to participate in its activities with the right to speak at the parliament. One representative from each non-parliamentary force, the list of which will be determined by the Commission will have the right to participate in the latter’s work.
The Commission should elect a President and Vice-President. By October 25, 2008 the Commission should report to the National Assembly on the results of its work by presenting a conclusion.
The “Zharangutiun” Party boycotted the vote on the grounds that the National Party had rejected their proposals.
