| Court of Cassation of Armenia | |
|---|---|
| Հայաստանի վճռաբեկ դատարան | |
 Court logo | |
| Established | 10 July 1998 (1998-07-10) |
| Jurisdiction | Armenia |
| Location | 5 Vazgen Sargsyan Street,Yerevan |
| Motto | "To create a rule-based environment by developing the concept of predictable justice" |
| Authorised by | Constitution of Armenia |
| Website | Official website |
| President | |
| Currently | Lilit Zelim Tadevosyan |
| Since | 9 February 2021 |
TheCourt of Cassation of Armenia (Armenian:Հայաստանի վճռաբեկ դատարան,romanized: Hayastani vchrrabek dataran) is the highestcourt of thethree-level judicial system inArmenia. The court, established in 1998, is located inYerevan.
The court was founded on 10 July 1998. According to Article 171 of theArmenian constitution, it is the highest court in Armenia, except in the sphere of constitutional justice, in which theConstitutional Court of Armenia maintains authority.[1]
The Court of Cassation was established to oversee the advancementhuman rights in Armenia and tacklecorruption. It seeks to eliminate violations to human rights, review judicial acts, contribute to the strengthening of the domestic legal system, and to protect the integrity of therule of law in the country.[2]
The Court of Cassation ensures the harmony of domestic legislation and legal practices with the legal positions and adopted approaches of theConstitutional Court of Armenia and theEuropean Court of Human Rights on the interpretation of theEuropean Convention on Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms. It also develops legislative regulations and brings them into line with advanced international standards.[2]
Since 2017, the Court of Cassation has been a member of the Superior Courts Network of theEuropean Court of Human Rights.[3] The court also cooperates with theEuropean Union on the implementation of best practices.[4]
On 7 June 2022, members of the court held high-level discussions with representatives of theCouncil of Europe.[5]
On 14 June 2022, the court hosted a meeting with the President of the Court of theEurasian Economic Union.[6]
On 20 February 2023, the court presided over the inaugural organizational session of the Council of Presidents of the Supreme Courts of theCommonwealth of Independent States participating members.[7]
On 3 May 2023, members of the court met with officials of theUnited States Embassy in Armenia.[8]
