Ombudsperson addresses detention of mother with three minor children:  measures  are being taken to safeguard rights, including guardianship

ArmInfo.  As a result of social networks and media monitoring carried out by the staff of the Human Rights Defender's office, as well as a lawyer's appeal  to the Ombudsman's hotline, information was received about the detention of  a mother with minor children by court decision, with the youngest  child just being 8 months old.

"We consider it necessary to specifically emphasize that, according  to the Constitutional Law of the Republic of Armenia "On Human Rights  Defender,"  the Defender is not authorized to interfere in judicial  proceedings or the  powers of judges in a specific case. However,  issues concerning the protection of citizens' and children' rights  fall within the Defender's direct attention, and, upon her  instructions, appropriate measures have been and continue to be taken  to safeguard the rights of citizens, including ensuring child care,"  the  Ombudsman's Office press service reported.