Armenia
Freedom of Association
Legal framework
Constitutional provisions
Everyone has the right to create an association, trade union, or political party, as well as to be a member thereof. Limitations are placed only on police officers and those serving in the military. No one can be forced to become a member of an association (Art. 25 of the Constitution, 1995).
Primary Legislation
The Law on Public Associations (2001.Hereinafter referred to as the Law on NGOs), the Law on Political Parties (2002), and the Law on Trade Unions (2000).
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Legal framework
Constitutional provisions
Everyone has the right to create an association, trade union, or political party, as well as to be a member thereof. Limitations are placed only on police officers and those serving in the military. No one can be forced to become a member of an association (Art. 25 of the Constitution, 1995).
Primary Legislation
The Law on Public Associations (2001.Hereinafter referred to as the Law on NGOs), the Law on Political Parties (2002), and the Law on Trade Unions (2000).
Secondary legislation
The Presidential Decree on "The order of the functioning of the Government of Armenia" (2002), the Governmental Decision on "Approval of the statute of the Ministry of Justice", the Governmental Decision on "Approval of the structure and statute of the Agency of State Registry of Legal Entities under the Ministry of Justice" (2002).
Possible restrictions and suspensions
Freedom of association may be restricted in case of an imminent threat to state security or the security of citizens, or in case of an attempt to overthrow a legitimate government. It may also be restricted during a state of emergency or in case a curfew has been imposed under martial law (Art. 44, 45 and 55 of the Constitution).
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