Publications

The publication is a continuation of the previous one. It provides analysis and interpretations of various issues related to ciminal legislation. The publication is approved by the Law Dept. of the Yerevan State University. It was prepared by the Association of Judges in partnership with the Cassation Court with the support from the OSCE Office in Yerevan. Not available in English.

The study analyses the implementation of 48 decisions of the European Court of Human Rights in Armenia. It is prepared by Armenian advocates and independent legal experts with the OSCE Office in Yerevan support. Not available in English.

The document presents conclusions from the 'Enhancing the Women, Peace and Security Agenda in the Euro‐Atlanc and Eurasian Region' International Conference that took place in Almaty, 11-12 November 2013.

The publication “The State of Media Freedom in Armenia 2013: Core problems and challenges” summarizes the main challenges facing reporters and news outlets in Armenia in 2013, such as physical violence, pressure tactics and legal suits filed against them. Other challenges to the development of the media sector in Armenia have also been looked at – unhealthy competition, a shrinking print media due to technological advances, a lack of professionalism, etc. It is intended for reporters, attorneys, professionals dealing with freedom of speech/media issues, students of journalism, and the general reading public. The book was prepared by the Investigative Journalists NGO with the support from the OSCE Office in Yerevan.

Table on imprisoned journalists in Turkey- 10 March 2014

The Guide on Discrimination grounds is a systematized and analytical review of discrimination grounds, based on consideration of existing definitions (and their integral parts) set forth under international and domestic law, international and national case law of courts and various treaty bodies, as well as in academic and grey literature.

This Handbook is intended as a simple tool providing basic guidance to judges on identifying discrimination and rendering judgements.

The Commentary on the Criminal Code of Turkmenistan includes a comprehensive explanation of the Code’s content and terminology as well as detailed legal interpretations of its provisions (article-by-article) in light of other provisions of the Code, other relevant pieces of national legislation of Turkmenistan and international treaties which Turkmenistan is a party to. The Commentary is drafted with a view to support the national rule of law system and promote its transparency, raise awareness and discussions about proper enforcement of the Criminal Code of Turkmenistan, as well as further improve the administration of criminal justice in the country. The Commentary is intended to help a wide range of stakeholders, including (a) legal practitioners when applying the Criminal Code of Turkmenistan; (b) teachers from different high educational institutions when explaining the Code to students; (c) the Parliament and other institutions involved in the legislative process and in bringing the national legislation in line with relevant international standards.

The study provides an analytical overview of women’s participation in 2012 parliamentary elections in Armenia. It was prepared by the Gender Studies Centre of the Association of Women with University Education, with support from the OSCE Office in Yerevan and with the financial contribution from the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Tbilisi.

The report introduces the outcomes of a study of the obsolete pesticides and persistent organic pollutants in the Nubarashen burial site, located near Yerevan, and their impact on the environment. It also includes potential scenarios for site remediation. The project was implemented by the OSCE Office in Yerevan and the Armenian Ministry of Emergency Situations, with funding from the US Government. The feasibility study and the assessment of environmental and health risks was conducted by Tauw, a Dutch company.