Eight main rules of parliamentary ethics have been established. Maria Karapetyan
05-10-2026 16:50 Armenia Press of Diaspora
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1lurer.am A temporary committee has been established in the National Assembly regarding issues related to parliamentary ethics, chaired by Maria Karapetyan. Within the framework of the committee's activities, 8 main rules of parliamentary ethics have been established, which members of parliament must follow while exercising their powers.
Maria Karapetyan presented these rules, detailing what behavior and actions are expected from the members of parliament. These rules are:
1. to respect the law and comply with it,
2. to respect the moral norms of society,
3. to maintain the order of the National Assembly, its committee meetings, and parliamentary hearings,
4. not to be guided by their own interests or those of connected persons while exercising their powers,
5. not to use the authority of their parliamentary position for their own benefit or that of others,
6. to contribute to the formation of trust and respect towards the National Assembly through their activities,
7. to demonstrate behavior befitting a member of parliament in all places and during any activities,
8. to show respectful attitude towards political opponents, participants in discussions of issues in the National Assembly, journalists, as well as all individuals with whom the member of parliament interacts while exercising their powers.
Anyone can appeal to the Ethics Committee in case of violations of the established requirements regarding the rules of parliamentary ethics or situations of conflict of interest by a member of parliament. In particular, if a citizen notices that a member of parliament has not adhered to the ethical rules or has not performed the mandatory actions in case of a conflict of interest, they can appeal to the Ethics Committee about this.
Members of parliament can also appeal to the Ethics Committee both as citizens and as members of parliament.
«Members of parliament can also appeal to the Ethics Committee as members of parliament when there is a need to ensure compliance with the requirements established for situations of conflict of interest,» she said.
If a member of parliament presumes that their participation in the voting on any law or draft law, making a speech, presenting a draft law, or asking questions may raise issues related to a conflict of interest, they can beforehand appeal to the Ethics Committee to understand what position the committee has on the matter.
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