Armenia Pursues “Astronomical” Fines for Defamation
Warnings that new legislation will have a chilling effect on independent media.
1 May 21
Law reform
Moldova May Struggle to Hold Judges to Account
Government has been forced to pay out large sums over human rights rulings.
5 Feb 21
Armenia's Constitutional Reform Delayed Indefinitely
Flagship vote put on back burner while country deals with Covid-19.
28 Mar 20
Armenia Searches for Solutions to Fake News
Can Yerevan regulate the information field without damaging freedom of speech?
10 Feb 20
West Doubts Moldova's Commitment to Reform
Tackling corruption and changing the judicial system no longer seems to be Chisinau’s priority.
31 Jan 20
Armenia: Returning the Loot
Government proposal would see prosecutor allowed to seize assets.
27 Nov 19
Kyrgyzstan: Failing Victims of Domestic Violence
With no legal provision for self-defence as a mitigating factor, women who kill their relatives are almost always found guilty.
18 Sep 19
Slow Progress on Moldova's Justice Reforms
Coalition government struggles to prove it is depoliticising appointments.
28 Aug 19
Kazakstan Tightens Controls on Faith Groups
New law aims to increase state oversight on some religious minorities.
24 Sep 18
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