Law & Society

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.

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.

The Tax Revenue Management Plan for 2022-2025 will encompass several alterations in Armenia’s taxation system. Arpine Simonyan presents the main types of taxes in Armenia, the planned changes and challenges taxpayers face.

Requirements to obtain citizenship are set out in the Law “On Citizenship of the Republic of Armenia”. There are two main ways through which a person can receive Armenian citizenship –– by birth and by naturalization. Astghik Karapetyan explains the process.

A new law regulating the acquisition of arms and the sale and circulation of military products was adopted in Armenia. Astghik Karapetyan looks at the risks, dangers and advantages of the law.

Armenia’s new Anti-Corruption Court is now operational and will hear criminal cases on corruption and civil cases of confiscation of illegally obtained assets. Was the creation of a new court necessary and can it have an impact on the fight against corruption?

Armenia’s government launched a state assistance program in 2019 for the creation of what they called “smart” barns to improve livestock care and increase milk production. Araks Mamulyan looks at the challenges and shortcomings.

Armenia’s government is implementing a legal framework for specialized personal assistants for people with disabilities to ensure their right to live independently and be integrated into their communities. While the initiative is long-awaited, it remains to be seen how it will be realized.

Although betting companies are among the largest taxpayers in Armenia, the state has decided to implement laws restricting ads for online betting and lotteries to mitigate the spread of gambling in the country.

The large-scale community enlargement program that launched a decade ago in Armenia is ending this year. Hasmik Baleyan looks at the shortcomings and effectiveness of the program.

Draft legislation addressing voluntary medical sterilization was unveiled for public discussion in July 2022. Some of its provisions were deemed highly problematic, particularly by human rights defenders. Astghik Karapetyan explains.

Starting from 2024, the declaration of income and assets will become mandatory for all citizens of Armenia. Araks Mamulyan looks at the advantages and problems of the program.

The amendment that criminalized “grave insult” in Armenia was in effect for only ten months. On July 1, 2022, Armenia’s new Criminal Code decriminalized grave insult after public pressure. Araks Mamulyan explains.

While planned reforms in Armenia’s mental health sector are constantly being delayed, the rights of people continue to be violated. Sona Martirosyan explains.

Health and security protocols are not always upheld in workplaces in Armenia, often leading to employees getting injured.

To be law-abiding you must know the law, and to protect your rights, you must know the current legal norms. EVN Report launches a new series on Armenia’s current legislative and judicial system.