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    PACE: A CHANGE OF MENTALITY IS NEEDED TO MAKE CORRUPTION DISAPPEAR IN ARMENIA

    arminfo
    Friday, June 29, 16:02

    The release of persons imprisoned in relation to the events of March
    2008, and the renewed impetus to the investigation of the deaths which
    occurred during the period of parliamentary elections in Armenia,
    as well as the start of a constructive political dialogue between the
    opposition and the ruling coalition, constituted positive developments
    during the reporting period, says Doc. 12954 "The Progress of the
    Assembly's Monitoring Procedure (June 2011-May 2012)", drafted by
    Andres Herkel, Estonia, Group of the European People's Party, and to
    be heard on Friday.

    ArmInfo's own correspondent in Strasbourg quotes the report as saying
    that "the tragic events of March 2008 and their aftermath have set
    clear priorities for democratic progress in the country. These
    priorities included the conduct of genuinely free and fair
    parliamentary elections in compliance with democratic standards,
    the creation of a democratic political environment favoring the
    establishment of a pluralist system; a pluralist media environment,
    and the reform of the police and the judiciary, with a view to
    guaranteeing their independence."

    The report continues that "in the run-up to the parliamentary
    elections, the political environment has improved dramatically and the
    opposition has become a well-organized viable political force. Also
    given the political differences in the ruling coalition, the election
    took place in a genuinely competitive environment."

    With regard to the reform of the judiciary and the police, the
    report says that "during their last visit the rapporteurs noted with
    satisfaction a number of measures undertaken by the authorities
    with a view to fulfilling the recommendations of the Assembly. In
    particular, the announcement by the authorities that an independent
    police complaints mechanism would be established, in line with
    Assembly recommendations, should be welcomed. However, as confirmed
    by the Minister of Justice, these reforms alone will not be enough
    to ensure the independence of the courts or make corruption disappear.

    For that to happen, a change of mentality is needed. It is hoped
    that the appointment of a new generation of young and better educated
    judges will bring about such a change of mentality."
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    Subject: PACE: A change of mentality is needed to make corruption disappear in Armenia

    PACE: A change of mentality is needed to make corruption disappear in Armenia

    arminfo
    Friday, June 29, 16:02

    The release of persons imprisoned in relation to the events of March
    2008, and the renewed impetus to the investigation of the deaths which
    occurred during the period of parliamentary elections in Armenia, as
    well as the start of a constructive political dialogue between the
    opposition and the ruling coalition, constituted positive developments
    during the reporting period, says Doc. 12954 "The Progress of the
    Assembly's Monitoring Procedure (June 2011-May 2012)", drafted by
    Andres Herkel, Estonia, Group of the European People's Party, and to
    be heard on Friday.

    ArmInfo's own correspondent in Strasbourg quotes the report as saying
    that "the tragic events of March 2008 and their aftermath have set
    clear priorities for democratic progress in the country. These
    priorities included the conduct of genuinely free and fair
    parliamentary elections in compliance with democratic standards, the
    creation of a democratic political environment favoring the
    establishment of a pluralist system; a pluralist media environment,
    and the reform of the police and the judiciary, with a view to
    guaranteeing their independence."

    The report continues that "in the run-up to the parliamentary
    elections, the political environment has improved dramatically and the
    opposition has become a well-organized viable political force. Also
    given the political differences in the ruling coalition, the election
    took place in a genuinely competitive environment."

    With regard to the reform of the judiciary and the police, the report
    says that "during their last visit the rapporteurs noted with
    satisfaction a number of measures undertaken by the authorities with a
    view to fulfilling the recommendations of the Assembly. In particular,
    the announcement by the authorities that an independent police
    complaints mechanism would be established, in line with Assembly
    recommendations, should be welcomed. However, as confirmed by the
    Minister of Justice, these reforms alone will not be enough to ensure
    the independence of the courts or make corruption disappear.
    For that to happen, a change of mentality is needed. It is hoped that
    the appointment of a new generation of young and better educated
    judges will bring about such a change of mentality."

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