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    New penitentiary opens in Armenia to serve special inmates (video, photos)

    16:19 * 29.11.14


    A new correctional facility conforming to European standards was
    officially launched in Armenia's western region of Armavir on Saturday
    as part of the Government's efforts to reduce overcrowding in prisons.

    The penitentiary institution will house inmates convicted for
    particularly grave crimes.

    The official opening ceremony was attended by President Serzh
    Sargsyan, Minister of Justice Hovhannes Manukyan and US Ambassador to
    Armenia John Heffern.

    "This is the first ever penitentiary facility built in independent
    Armenia. By exploiting this institution, we will try to ensure a
    maximum protection of inmates' rights and improvement of their living
    standards, bringing them in compliance with European standards,"
    Minister Manukyan said, noting that the penitentiary has spacious
    cells designed for four inmates.


    He added that the institution also received approval by European
    partners. "We must naturally consider the opinion of our society's
    representatives too, and those organizations have to see with their
    own eyes that the facility conforms to international standards," Mr
    Manukyan said.


    Around 1,200 convicts serving time in closed and semi-closed
    correctional facilities are expected to continue their sentence at the
    Armavir penitentiary.

    The project has received considerable support by the US Embassy which
    supplied the institution with computer and office equipment and
    security protection tools, as well organized trainings for the
    personnel.

    Considering the modern building's construction the easy part of the
    job, Ambassador Heffern stressed the importance of the right methods
    of working with people. Admitting that their collaboration with the
    Police, courts and the Ministry of Justice revealed the need of
    reforms, Mr Heffern said they think that there are appropriate human
    resources capable of meeting the requirements.

    Children of two inmates approached the president at the ceremony to
    hand over souvenirs. Different handcraft articles and souvenirs
    prepared by the inmates were showcased for visitors.

    The penitentiary's staff now includes 201 employees. The project was
    initiated as part of judiciary reforms.


    http://www.tert.am/en/news/2014/11/29/armenia-armavir-qkh-28/
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQVTxLDh668



    From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress
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