ArmInfo.In Armenia, the powers of the republican conscription commission will be limited. Amendments in the first reading were made to the Law "On Military Service and the Status of a Serviceman" and in a package of related laws at a meeting of the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia on June 20.
Deputy Minister of Defense Gabriel Balayan presenting the package noted that at present the republican conscription commission independently provides a deferment or releases from service for family reasons, those who have retired parents. Excuse from duty can be carried out if the disability of the conscript is proved or if he has two children. Under the bill, the commission will only issue a conclusion, and the decision will be made by the Minister of Defense.