In this episode of “It Has to Be Said”, Maria Titizian examines one of the Armenian public’s longest-standing expectations since the 2018 Velvet Revolution: meaningful judicial reform. While successive governments have acknowledged the shortcomings of the justice system and promised change, the deeper structural problems continue to undermine public trust and confidence.
In this episode:
• Why judicial reform was central to the promises of the Velvet Revolution
• The reforms that were introduced, and what was left undone
• Why justice begins long before cases reach the courtroom
• How weak investigations, prosecutions and courts undermine public trust
• Why an effective justice system is essential for fighting corruption, attracting investment and strengthening democracy
• Why Armenia can no longer afford to delay meaningful judicial reform
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