Last Change:

08/18/2025

Constitution of the Republic of Armenia (as amended in 2015)

Year: 1995

Type: Domestic law

Rights Category: Asylum, Education, Freedom of movement, Health, Housing, land & property, Liberty & security of person, Nationality & facilitated naturalization, Social protection, Work & Workplace rights, Family life, Documentation

Link to external source: https://www.refworld.org/legal/legislation/natlegbod/1995/hy/38486?prevDestination=search&prevPath=/search?keywords=Armenia%27s+Constitution+of+1995+with+Amendments+through+2015&order=desc&sm_country_name%5B%5D=Armenia&sort=score&result=result-38486-en
Description

The Constitution of the Republic of Armenia, initially adopted in 1995, was amended in 2005 and 2015. These amendments introduced significant changes, such as transitioning Armenia from a semi-presidential system to a full parliamentary republic. Article 54 establishes the right to political asylum.

Selected provisions
The Constitution of the Republic of Armenia (with Amendments) - Generic

The Constitution of the Republic of Armenia (with Amendments) - Generic

Article 54 - Right to Political Asylum

Everyone subjected to political persecution shall have the right to seek political asylum in the Republic of Armenia. The procedure and conditions for granting political asylum shall be prescribed by law.