The Human
Rights Defender initiated a procedure with regard to both the case of the death
of 16-year-old girl, and the two complaints addressed to the Defender by Ara Sukiasyan,
the father of Rafayel Sukiasyan, who is accused of the murdering the girl.
Within an
unannounced visit to Armavir penitentiary institution on January 22, the
Defender’s representatives had a private interview with Rafayel Suqiasyan, the accused
in the case of the murder of a 16-year-old girl. During the interview he
presented issues related to the criminal proceedings, in respect of which
relevant letters will be sent to the RA Prosecutor General’s Office. The
detainee also presented an issue on detention conditions, which was discussed
with the Administration of the Penitentiary institution and solved on the spot.
Ara Sukiasyan
raised the issue of violation of his son’s presumption of innocence in the
first complaint addressed to the Defender, as well as expressed concerns regarding
his son’s rights in penitentiary institution via telephone.
The Human
Rights Defender’s Office discussed the issue with the Administration of the
Penitentiary institution. Measures were undertaken with respect to Rafael Sukiasyan’s
rights.
A few days
ago Ara Suqiasyan addressed the second complaint regarding the threats of
revenge made against his daughter.
Both
complaints were accepted for discussion as prescribed by the law.
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