Parliament of Armenia Adopts Draft Law on Military Service
The National Assembly of Armenia adopted the draft law "About Military Service and Status of Servicemen". 86 MPs voted in favor, while 6 against.
The new law makes changes in the deferment procedure, with the right to deferment for service based on scientific degree being withdrawn from the list of basis for deferment,
Still the people who have already been granted deferment for post-graduate studies – the right will be in force until 2020, December 21.
The right to deferment for continuing studies has also been abolished, substituted by a new right to deferment for targeted education – those who will sign contracts with the military to undergo training during their studies and serve in the military as officers for three years after graduation.
Major changes are planned in the process of medical examination and health checkups for conscription, in order to ensure transparency, justice and avoid possible risks.
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