TWO MONTHS CAN BE FATAL
A1+
23 July 2009
"Babajanian’s health condition is really most concerning."
An observation mission deployed at penitentiary institutions of the
Ministry of Justice is seriously concerned over the health condition
of Zhamanak daily’s chief editor Arman Babajanian. Head of the mission
Arman Danielian informed A1+ that they had visited Arman Babajanian
and reported to the MoJ on his health state.
The Ministry is to answer within three days.
"We think that Arman Babajanian should be released on parole as he
needs serious treatment. He cannot wait for another two months,"
says Mr. Danielian "Generally, prisoners are examined under the
decision of the government in penitentiary institutions. In some
case the government can allow the inmate to be treated in an ordinary
hospital. Doctors are to decide where Babajanian can receive the best
treatment – here or somewhere else," said Deputy Justice Minister
Nikolay Arustamian.
In reply to A1+’s question who bears responsibility for Babajanian’s
life if his condition is grave, the vice minister said: "I see no
legal point. Doctors must assess his state," said the vice minister.