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ARMENIAN PARLIAMENT ADOPTS DEFAMATION BILL
PanARMENIAN.Net
May 18, 2010 - 15:38 AMT 10:38 GMT
Armenian Parliament adopted a bill on defamation, in accordance with
public demands and media representatives' suggestions.
The bill stipulates for abolishment of criminalization of insult and
defamation, PanARMENIAN.Net parliamentary correspondent reported.
The aggrieved party can bring defamation suits against the insulter,
to demand indemnification which carries a sentence of fine, disclaimer
or public apology.
The bill adopted will emerge as a law following presidential approval
PanARMENIAN.Net
May 18, 2010 - 15:38 AMT 10:38 GMT
Armenian Parliament adopted a bill on defamation, in accordance with
public demands and media representatives' suggestions.
The bill stipulates for abolishment of criminalization of insult and
defamation, PanARMENIAN.Net parliamentary correspondent reported.
The aggrieved party can bring defamation suits against the insulter,
to demand indemnification which carries a sentence of fine, disclaimer
or public apology.
The bill adopted will emerge as a law following presidential approval