The Delegation led by the Director of Human Rights Directorate of the Council of Europe visited Armenia

06 September, 2024

On September 4 and 5, 2024, the Office of the Representative for International Legal Affairs hosted the delegation from the Department for the Execution of Judgments of the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR), led by Claire Ovey, Director of the Human Rights Directorate of the Council of Europe. The visit aimed to discuss the execution of ECtHR judgments and decisions regarding the Republic of Armenia, as well as to review the ongoing efforts and progress in this area. During the visit, the delegation had several meetings with members of the Interagency Committee established to coordinate the execution of ECtHR judgments. These meetings included representatives from executive power bodies, the Prosecutor’s Office, the Investigative Committee, the Human Rights Defender, as well as members of the Court of Cassation and the Supreme Judicial Council. The meetings focused on both the individual measures resulting from the execution of ECtHR judgments and the general measures undertaken by Armenia. Key topics included systemic reforms and the progress made in areas such as criminal justice, human rights protection within the armed forces, police, and healthcare in penitentiary institutions, enforcement of judicial acts, the institution of incapacity, the prohibition of discrimination, and other related fields. The delegation highly praised the extensive reform process undertaken by the Republic of Armenia. It was agreed that updated information on the discussed measures would be submitted to the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe within the framework of specific cases. Furthermore, both parties committed to continuing their
cooperation to address and resolve the violations identified in the ECtHR judgments.

Source: https://rilm.am/en/events-en/the-delegation-led-by-the-director-of-human-rights-directorate-of-the-council-of-europe-visited-armenia/

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