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The Heritage Party
31 Moscovian Street
Yerevan, Armenia
Tel.: (+374 – 10) 53.69.13
Fax: (+374 – 10) 53.26.97
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September 18, 2007
Heritage Introduces New Legislation
Yerevan–Heritage Party MP Zaruhi Postanjian today introduced in the
Armenian National Assembly a bill to repeal Article 301 of the Penal
Code, which in Postanjian’s words severely curtails the liberty of
expression. The draft law holds that Article 301 is in clear violation
of Article 27 of the Armenian Constitution and Article 10 of the
Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental
Freedoms.
If adopted, this Heritage resolution would enable and secure free
speech and respect for personal opinion, which are both essential
components of democracy and civil society.
Last week Armen Martirosian, another member of Heritage’s
parliamentary delegation, introduced draft legislation to increase the
minimum monthly wage to 30,000 drams.
Founded in 2002, Heritage has regional divisions throughout the land.
Its central office is located at 31 Moscovian Street, Yerevan 0002,
Armenia, with telephone contact at (374-10) 536.913, fax at (374-10)
532.697, email at [email protected] or [email protected], and website
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