ARE AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLES 225 AND 300 FORMAL?
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[08:27 pm] 16 February, 2009
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.