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sexual abuse of children, and the situation of the “children of the streets”. Other problems
reported by the CRC were: the lack of a proper justice system for minors, the conditions of
juvenile detention, the life standards in children’s institutions and adoption procedures. The
Committee also noted that the Armenian labour law did not guarantee sufficient protection of
underage workers and commented on the problems associated with child healthcare, in
particular the prevention of AIDS and drug addiction.
c. Right to life, liberty and security
Another area that attracted major attention from the UN treaty bodies were issues
associated with the right to protection of life, personal liberty and safety. This chapter begins
with comments on the events surrounding the presidential elections in March 2008, namely
the deadly clashes between the protesters and the riot police, mass imprisonment of
oppositionists and declaration of the state of emergency. The High Commissioner for Human
Rights, UNCT and the Special Rapporteurs expressed their concern about the 2008 events.
Another issue broadly discussed by the treaty bodies was the use of torture. What was
problematic there was the definition of torture in Armenian legislation, implementation of the
CAT and the practice of both the law enforcement officers and the courts. CAT and HRC
recommendations concern the need to educate public officers and establish an independent
organ to review allegations of torture and inhuman treatment.
d. Justice system and right to trial
The HRC reported lack of full independence and impartiality of the judiciary. The
CRC highlighted the need to develop an effective justice system for minors.
e. Freedom of conscience and religion, freedom of expression, freedom of
association and assembly, right to participate in public and political life
In terms of the standard of protection of religious and political freedoms, CERD and
HRC commented on the treatment of minority religious groups, in particular those that were
not officially registered. The HRC and the Special Representative of the Secretary-General
highlighted the issue of the safety of human rights defenders. CERD also noted that the ethnic
and national minorities were not represented in the parliament.
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