The issue of an amnesty for Armenian prisoners in connection with the 100th anniversary of the so-called "Armenian genocide" has not been solved completely. Moreover, experts oppose this step, as it may cause an increase in crime, resulting in those amnestied returning to prison.
"Sources close to the authorities have informed that the expectations, with respect to declaring an amnesty in Armenia and on the occasion of the centenary of the Genocide, may not be met; many in the country’s law-enforcement system are against such a decision," Tert.am cited the Haykakan Zhamanak daily's article.
“The problem is that, after the previous amnesty, the criminogenic situation has become substantially more strained in Armenia, and numerous people released from prison were arrested again one week, one month later," the newspaper remains.
“According to some experts, at present, when the economic situation is quite complicated, the chances of adaptation of those released have reduced more, and the application of amnesty in these conditions may seriously aggravate the criminogenic situation in Armenia, and bring about unwanted consequences," the author warns.
“The National Assembly corridors, however, are saying that Serzh Sargsyan still has no final decision on this matter,” Haykakan Zhamanak wrote.
