Are amendements to articles 225 and 300 formal?
Today the NA working group convened a sitting to discuss the supplements to Articles 225 and 300 of Armenia's Criminal Code.
"What is the use of participation once the discussions are formal?" ARF Dashnaktsutyun MP Artsvik Minasyan shouted behind the closed doors of room 330. Minasyan's complaint turned out to be addressed to the head of the working group David Harutyunyan who sounded content with the group's activity.
In fact, their work is very effective. Proposals have been made on all articles. Mass disorder is clearly defined. The requirements for participants of mass disorders have toughened," said David Harutyunyan.
Asked why the ARFD deputy complains of the discussions, David Harutyunyan said, "You had better address the question to him"
"I am displeased with the quality of their work. The working group fails to carry out key tasks," says Mr. Minasyan.
Articles 225 and 300 find different interpretations in our society. I mean Article 300 in particular which was once divided into four sections: usurpation of power, illegal maintenance of power, government overthrow and breach of territorial integration. Now, they have subgrouped all these sections.
The most concerning proposals refers to the participant of mass disorders who has committed no violence or crime but is made accountable. "The article can have serious consequences. It suggest that all those who haven't left the scene in due time may be brought to justice."
The working group should present its proposals to the NA Speaker. Then they must be put under consideration in the NA and sent to the Venice Commission for further study.
