Gagik Jhangiryan, former Military Prosecutor (1997 – 2006) and Deputy Prosecutor General of Armenia (2006-2008) was elected on Friday new member of Armenia’s Supreme Judicial Council (SJC), a state body overseeing Armenia’s courts. Jhangiryan's candidacy, backed by
by the ruling “My Step” faction, was approved by 86 in favor and three against votes during the closed voting.
Davit Khachaturian was another candidate nominated by the ruling force, who was elected with 85 in favor and one against votes.
To note, opposition "Bright Armenia" and "Prosperous Armenia" factions ignored the discussions on the candidates and didn't participate in the voting.
The Supreme Judicial Council is an independent state body comprised of ten members. Five members of the Council are elected by the General Assembly of Judges, another five members — by the National Assembly.