Crimes committed in the reproductive sphere in the context of international criminal law and the legislation of the Republic of Armenia
- Authors: Sargsyan A.A.1
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Affiliations:
- Russian-Armenian (Slavic) University
- Issue: Vol 5, No 1 (2026)
- Pages: 97-103
- Section: Lobbying issues in the legislation of the Republic of Armenia
- URL: https://journals.eco-vector.com/2782-7372/article/view/707488
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.33693/2782-7372-2026-5-1-97-103
- EDN: https://elibrary.ru/OJOMEY
- ID: 707488
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Abstract
This article attempts to analyze crimes committed in the reproductive sphere in the light of the ratification by the Republic of Armenia of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court. The study has important theoretical and applied significance, as it outlines the main vectors for improving the criminal legislation of the Republic of Armenia and bringing it into line with the provisions of the Rome Statute of the ICC. Conclusions. The authors conclude that there is a need for legislative expansion of the concept and forms of reproductive violence in international criminal law and national legislation.
About the authors
Adelina A. Sargsyan
Russian-Armenian (Slavic) University
Author for correspondence.
Email: adelina-sargsyan@mail.ru
ORCID iD: 0000-0002-2874-9676
SPIN-code: 5620-7821
Cand. Sci. (Law), lecturer, Department of Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure Law, Institute of Law
Armenia, YerevanReferences
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