To be law-abiding, one must have a comprehensive understanding of the law, and to safeguard your rights, familiarity with current legal norms is essential. There are no set regulations on how frequently laws can be amended. However, in the dynamic landscape of politics and society, legislators should continually adjust regulations to align with current realities. The legitimacy of public expectations is jeopardized not by the quantity, but by the quality of changes.
Society
Nurturing a Culture of Giving Back: The New Law on Voluntary Work
Volunteering has become widespread in Armenia in recent years. However, it has only recently received legal regulation. The critical role of volunteers became especially evident after the Azerbaijani attack on Artsakh on September 19, 2023.
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Armenia’s Plan for Universal Health Insurance
Access to quality healthcare is a fundamental human right, but remains an unattainable luxury for many in Armenia. As a result, some families find themselves in poverty because of the exorbitant costs of health treatments.
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Mission Incomplete: Armenian Police Reforms
The Pashinyan Government's reforms of the police and other institutions promised to bring long-awaited changes to Armenia. While some progress was registered, there have been setbacks and backsliding, particularly after the defeat in the 2020 Artsakh War. Police reform has been no exception.
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Addressing Sexual Harassment at the Workplace
Amendments to Armenia’s Labor Code regarding the prohibition of sexual harassment in the workplace, vacation time, internships, employment of minors, and other issues will soon come into effect.
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State Support In the Fight Against Infertility
With declining birth rates since the 1990s and the prevalence of infertility in Armenia, the government launched fertility programs. Astghik Karapetyan looks at how effective they have been.
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Women in the Military: Voluntary Draft, Mandatory Service
The draft law proposing the inclusion of women in mandatory military service on a voluntary basis is generating much discussion in Armenia. Where and how will women serve? What dangers and problems may arise?
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State Secrets, New Bolts
Authorities have imposed new restrictions and tightened regulations on keeping state information secret. Experts argue that if the current government has made democracy its brand, then it should proceed with caution when imposing such restrictions.
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Martial Law: A Justification for Imposing Restrictions
A number of restrictions is foreseen in the bill of amendments to the Law “On the Legal Regime of Martial Law.” Arpine Simonyan talks to experts about potential dangers to some fundamental freedoms.
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The Bread Dilemma: Choosing Between Wheat Imports and Domestic Cultivation
Wheat production and import are critical security issues for Armenia. Lilit Avagyan delves into the measures taken to ensure Armenia's food security, focusing on increasing wheat self-sufficiency and maintaining ongoing wheat imports.
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