New amendment to streamline ECHR ruling payouts

PanARMENIAN.Net - The Armenian National Assembly is reviewing a proposed amendment to the Law on the Representative for International Legal Matters, aimed at addressing the lack of a formal procedure for paying just satisfaction ordered by the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR).

According to Karen Andreasyan, Armenia’s representative for international legal matters, the bill introduces a new government mandate that will enable the establishment of a regulated process for these payments, Armenpress reports.

“Paying compensation ordered by ECHR judgments and decisions is an unconditional obligation of the Republic of Armenia,” Andreasyan said. “However, claimants are required to submit specific documents to receive timely payments, and this process is often inconsistent.”

He noted that the submission of documents is frequently irregular, causing delays in the transfer of funds by the Prime Minister’s Office.

Until now, compensation payments have been carried out without a clear legal mechanism, which has repeatedly led to practical difficulties. “Although these payments have been made, the absence of legal clarity has resulted in ongoing complications,” he added.

By adopting the amendment, the government will introduce a predictable and structured process for delivering just satisfaction to applicants under ECHR rulings.