The Armenian parliament adopted legislation authored by the Government on granting pardon to persons who avoided compulsory military or alternative service. According to the government justification the adoption of the initiative is based on the mitigation of the post-war consequences, as well as the manifestation of the principles of humanity and solidarity.

The adoption of the law gives the persons who avoided the military service an opportunity to return to their homeland and make their contribution to the development of a number of fields.

It is envisaged to grant pardon to male citizens who are 27-year-old privates and 35-year-old reserve officers who avoided compulsory military or alternative service until 26 September 2020 including, as well as the announced training camp and mobilization conscription and who are suspected, accused or convicted of a crime pursuant to only Article 327.1 of the RA Criminal Code.