Armenian citizens filing claims for non-material damages to be  allowed to defer payment of state duties 

ArmInfo.  Armenian citizens filing claims for non-material damages due to violations of fundamental rights will be able to defer payment of the state fee.  The National Assembly Committee on State and Legal Affairs has issued  a positive opinion on the amendments to the Law "On State Fees"  submitted by the RA government for the second reading.

According to RA Deputy Minister of Justice Anna Karapetyan, the  proposed amendments would add a provision to Article 22 of the law  deferring payment of the state fee for claims related to rights  violations if the investigative body, prosecutor, or court has  established the violation as a result of the actions or inactions of  state bodies, local government bodies, or their officials. The list  of rights is based on the Civil Code of Armenia and includes the  right to life, the right not to be subjected to torture, inhuman or  degrading treatment or punishment, the right to personal liberty and  security of person, and other fundamental rights.

Anna Karapetyan explained that the amendments are aimed at ensuring  access to justice. The new mechanism will allow claims for  non-material damages to be filed without the need to pay a state fee  at the time of filing, simplifying access to the courts, guaranteeing  the right to a fair trial, and reducing financial barriers for  citizens whose rights have been violated. The adoption of the draft  will create a legal basis for a more fair and accessible judicial  process, protecting citizens' rights and ensuring their enjoyment  without additional financial burdens.