Head of Const. Court considers French MPs appeal legally weak

Head of Armenian Constitutional Court considers French MPs appeal legally weak

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February 18, 2012 | 19:51

YEREVAN. – French MPs’ appeal to the Constitution Council against the
bill criminalizing denial of the genocides, including the Armenia
Genocide, has rather a weak justification, head of Armenian
Constitution Court Gagik Harutyunyan told Armenian News-NEWS.am.

`I am aware of the arguments, which the MPs have presented. I believe
the bases of the appeal form rather weak arguments, the issues
included carry more institutional and political character. The bill
does not even mention the terms `Armenia’, `Turkey’ or `Armenian
Genocide’,’ Harutyunyan said.

To note, French Senate adopted bill criminalizing denial of genocides
on Jan. 23. However, a group of French senators appealed to the
Council.

From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress

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