ARMENPRESS
ARMENIA’S JUDICIAL CODE BEST IN THE WORLD, HIGHEST
COURT CHAIRMAN SAYS
YEREVAN, DECEMBER 25, ARMENPRESS: Chairman of
Armenian Court of Cassations described today the
country’s new judicial code as `an unprecedented legal
document not only for Armenia, but for the world as
well.’
Hovhannes Manukian, chairman of the highest court,
made the remark while narrating at today’s news
conference what has been done this year to reform the
country’s judicial system.
He said next year Armenia will apply an absolutely
different judicial system supported by the new code.
`It (the new code) is a coordinated, unified system
of laws which spells clearly out all major principles
and approaches necessary for organization of judicial
activity,’ he said.
He said more developed countries displayed a
genuine interest in Armenia’s new judicial code. `I
believe this is one of rare instances when Armenia may
serve as an example for advanced nations,’ he said.
Hovhannes Hovhanesian said Armenia’s judicial
system has all logistical and organizational basis to
work effectively.
He then cited increased budget allocations to the
country’s courts and establishment of the judicial
department which he said will help improve the work of
courts.
According to him, the only unresolved problem
facing the judicial system are the low salaries of
judges. He argued that higher salaries are
instrumental in reducing significantly the level of
corruption in the judiciary. He said he believes that
this problem could be solved in near future.
He also admitted that many judges are not yet
independent and in this sense there is a lot of work
to be done.