THE SWISS FEDERAL COURT CONDEMNS A DENIER OF THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE
The Swiss-Armenian Association has learnt with great satisfaction of the Federal Court's ruling published today that the President of the Party of Turkish Workers, Dogu Perinçek, has been condemned as guilty of racial discrimination (article 261bis of the Penal code). Dogu Perinçek had repeatedly asserted in 2005 that the genocide of Armenians in 1915 - during which about 1.5 million Armenians were killed - is an "international lie". Dogu Perinçek has been definitively condemned with a conditional fine, a fine and has been ordered to pay all expenses related to the legal procedure. The Federal Court brings with this judgment, which constitutes precedence, a lot of clarity and consequently a world première regarding legal recognition of the Armenian genocide.
With this decision Switzerland's highest legal authority, leaves no doubt as to the fact that the events of 1915 correspond well and truly to genocide (as has previously been decided at the Police Court and the Court of Cassation of the Canton of Vaud), as related to the agreement of the UN of 1948 defining the crime of genocide.
It appears that this is the first time globally that a supreme court of criminal law has pronounced a condemnation for denial of the Armenian genocide. Swiss justice has thus demonstrated its independence; it notably did not allow to pressure exerted by Turkey to influence its decision. Thus, the Federal Court is contributing to the prevention of genocide and other crimes against humanity by preventing the reproduction of contemptuous behaviour and by guaranteeing justice and respect for human dignity. The Federal Court considers that the negation of the genocide of Armenians constitutes a threat to the identity of the Armenian people. The Federal Court has also asserted that the condemnation of Dogu Perinçek contributes to the protection of human dignity amongst the Armenian community, the dignity which identifies itself with respect for the memory of the genocide of 1915.
With its decision, the Federal Court also sends a signal to other countries inviting them to develop national legislation so that the denial of all genocides, including the genocide of the Armenian people, is penally condemned.
The judgment of 12th December 2007 - a memorable date since it coincides with the day that the Federal Councillor Christophe Blocher was dismissed - also shows that the article of law on the prevention of racism, which is so frequently attacked, in fact presents the justice with no difficulty in application. On the contrary it is a useful and precious tool. Therefore, the attempted revision of the measure against racial discrimination, which was introduced by the head of the Federal Department of Justice and Police (in his position only for a few more days), is revealed to be quite useless.
THE SWISS FEDERAL COURT CONDEMNS A DENIER OF THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE
The Swiss-Armenian Association has learnt with great satisfaction of the Federal Court's ruling published today that the President of the Party of Turkish Workers, Dogu Perinçek, has been condemned as ...HEARINGS ON ARMENIA-TURKEY RELATIONS STARTED AT NATIONAL ASSEMBLY
Two-day hearings on basic problems in Armenia-Turkey relations and the ways of their resolution were started today at the National Assembly of Armenia by the initiative of the Parliamentary Committee ...EU-TURKEY TALKS ENHANCED
Translated by A.M.Turkey made another step towards EU membership. FrancePresse informs that 2 more topics were added to Ankara-EU talks, which refer to infra-an structures and consumers' health. The government of Erdogan ...INTERNATIONAL OBSERVERS INVITED
Translated by L.H.On December 18, RA National Assembly Speaker Tigran Torosian sent invitations to PACE, OSCE PA, European Parliament, CIS Interparliamentary Assembly proposing to carry out observation missions in coming ...SICK AND TIRED OF MASS MEETINGS?
Translated by L.H.On December 22, Congress of Levon Ter-Petrosian supporting parties, non-governmental organizations and civil initiatives' delegates will be held in Conference Hall of RA Government, Levon Ter-Petrosian's ...WORLD'S MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRIES
Translated by L.H.World Bank published world economy conditions report that reveals the most expensive countries of the world. According to the report, Georgia is the most expensive country in South Caucasus, its index ...VAZGEN MANUKIAN: IT'S NOT PROPER TO START A REVOLUTION USING DISCONTENT OF PEOPLE
By Marieta Khachatrian, translated by L.H."Leader of American intelligence service Allen Dales in order to destroy the Soviet system gave a number of instructions to his dependents - to devalue all the authoritative and valuable people of that ...
ARMENIANS DEMAND JUSTICE, NOT RECOGNITION
By Harut Sassounian, Publisher, The California Courier
WORLD'S MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRIES
Translated by L.H."YEREVAN CONTRIBUTES TO INTEGRATION OF TURKEY IN EU"
By Hakob Chakrian, translated by L.H.TURKEY IS GUILTY OF ASSYRIANS AND GREEKS' GENOCIDE
Translated by L.H.ARMENIA AGAINST AZERBAIJAN'S OLYMPIC AMBITIONS
Translated by A.M.THE SWISS FEDERAL COURT CONDEMNS A DENIER OF THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE
ARMENIAN MILITARY DOCTRINE
THE ARMENIANS PROTEST IN BRUSSELS
Jean EckianGEGHAM GHARIBJANIAN MET WITH STUDENTS
Translated by L.H.NA SPEAKER NOT INDIFFERENT TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF CARPET MAKING IN ARMENIA
Translated by L.H.
- 1808 Birth of Mser Mseryants (public figure and philologist) in Smyrna. He died in 1873 in Moscow (Russia).
- 1883 Spandar Spandarian publishes the "Nor Dar" newspaper in Tbilissi (Georgia).
- 1885 Birth of Askanaz Mravyan (bolshevik politician). He was murdered by Soviet Police in 1929.
- 1912 The tsarist government promulgates a law on farmers' rights in the regions of Tbilissi, Kutais, Yerevan, Elizavetpol, and Baku provinces. Their servitude is abolished and they are allowed to buy back their land with state support.
- Դավադրություն Հայաստանի Դեմ
- Անկախության 20-ամյակ
- Մեր սիրելի երգերը
- Հանապազօրյա Նավթը և Հայաստանի Աշխարհաքաղաքական Դիրքը
- Armenians and 2011 OSCAR
- Turks and Germans: Partners in Crime and Allies in Court
- Վերջ ապագիտական դեզինֆորմացիային
- Իսկ ե՞րբ մենք պիտի ունենանք մե՛ր Վրեժի Կտակարանը
- 2011 թվականը
- L’ARMENIE OCCIDENTALE ET LE DROIT INTERNATIONAL, AUJOURD’HUI !
ARMENIAN NEWS
INTERACTIVE NEWS
INFORMATION
MY ARMTOWN
How to quit smoking?
How to write in Armenian on Windows XP?
All materials published on this website are taken from open sources and are copyrighted by their respective owners. You cannot reproduce or copy any materials published on armtown.com without written consent of original copyright holder. If you want to remove any material, please send us an email with proof of ownership/copyright and your material will be removed immediately. All materials published for information purposes only.