Elections of Board of Chamber of Advocates do not pass smoothly (video)
Armenian advocates today are electing Board of the Chamber of Advocates. 39 candidates put their candidacy, 12 out of whom will be included in that body. The voting has kicked off in the morning but isn’t passing smoothly. “A1+” witnessed an incident. One of the observers of “Europe in Law” NGO noted a violation in the actions of one of the advocates, who was trying to vote. In reply to the warning, the advocate himself made a remark to the observer, “This girl doesn’t understand. You don’t understand and continue…” Observer Lilith Gevorgyan told about the incident, “The reason for the incident was that I simply asked not to hinder the voters. The advocate, who was standing between two voting booths, expressed anger and said that he hadn’t violated the rule. He mentioned another reason for violations, “People’s accumulations is the main reason for violations. There are too many voters both inside and outside, we are not able to control the flow.” Aramaz Kiviryan, trustee of the advocate Dianna Grigoryan, expressed hope that as a result of elections truly quality board will be established, “As an advocate I am not pleased with the board, which exists today, the other advocates too. I hope the situation will change.” To note, the number of advocates having license in Armenia is 1779. They all have a right to participate in the elections of the head bodies of the Chamber. The advocates today will also hold elections of the people preparing disciplinary activities. Though 20 posts are vacant, the number of candidates is less- 18. The results of the voting will be announced on Sunday. Watch detail in the video!
