Crimes Committed in the Reproductive Sphere in the Context of International Criminal Law and the Legislation of the Republic of Armenia
( Pp. 97-103)
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Sargsyan Adelina A.
Cand. Sci. (Law); lecturer, Department of Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure Law, Institute of Law
Russian-Armenian (Slavic) University
Yerevan, Republic of Armenia
Russian-Armenian (Slavic) University
Yerevan, Republic of Armenia
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.
How to Cite:
Sargsyan, A.A. (2026). Crimes committed in the reproductive sphere in the context of international criminal law and the legislation of the Republic of Armenia. Lobbying in the Legislative Process, 5(1), 97–103. DOI: 10.33693/2782-7372-2026-5-1-97-103. EDN: OJOMEY
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Keywords:
Rome Statute, International Criminal Court, reproductive violence, rape, forced pregnancy.
