“Justice Minister Karen Karapetyan Proposes Amendments to Law to Strengthen Public Defender’s Office and Enhance Legal Assistance in Armenia”
Justice Minister Karen Karapetyan introduces amendments to the Law on the Judicial Code, aiming to enhance the Public Defender’s Office in 2024. These changes seek to increase resources, staff positions, and improve legal assistance in Armenia’s legal aid system. Minister Karapetyan emphasizes the office’s growing workload and the necessity for additional support. The project expects to allocate more financial resources and annual state budget funds for the development of free legal aid services. This initiative aligns with broader reforms to strengthen fair justice and the judicial system in Armenia.
“Minister of Justice Appoints Sahak Grigoryan as Head of Criminal Department for Legal Support Center”
Sahak Grigoryan appointed as head of Criminal Department at Legal Support Center, per Minister of Justice decree. Details in official statement.