Bill foreseeing criminal liability for Armenian Genocide denial is submitted to French SenateJuly 9, 2010 - 19:01 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Currently, the bill is at the stage of discussion, the Senate said on its website. On October 12, 2006, the French National Assembly adopted the bill foreseeing criminal liability for denial of the Armenian Genocide in the Ottoman Empire. To put the bill into effect, it should be approved by the French Senate and signed by President. The bill envisages 1-year imprisonment or fine at the amount of 45,000 euros. Armenians have repeatedly faced the problem of the Armenian Genocide denial at educational institutions of France. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". Partner news | Armenia PM meets Iran’s Supreme Leader in Tehran Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had a meeting with Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Seyyed Ali Khamenei Ruling MP accuses opposition of “serving other countries' interests” Khachatur Sukiasyan has accused Armenia’s opposition of serving the interests of other countries Protest leader vows to achieve departure of Armenian authorities According to Archbishop Bagrat, there is only one solution to the situation in Armenia. Heads of Armenian, Ukrainian parliaments hold virtual talks Alen Simonyan and Ruslan Stefanchuk held talks via video conference on Tuesday, May 21. |