Human Rights Defender Arman Tatoyan referred to the fight in the National Assembly.
“Rules that apply to everyone, but are especially important for the political majority and each of its representatives, who have received a mandate of high confidence.
One should not use derogatory words insulting human dignity. It leads to dangerous consequences, it doubles the insult and hatred, and it provokes violence.
This demand is especially true for those who hold public office and engage in public activities who, in their political or other discourse, should be restrained and not allow any hate speech or tension to occur. The same goes for political speech or debate.
Whether we like it or not, the words and behavior in the parliament are an example for the society.
Therefore, it is especially important to maintain the limits of one’s own status and to promote solidarity and mutual respect in the society by the example of one’s own behavior.
Violence or threats of violence are inadmissible in principle, regardless of who commits them or to whom they are directed.
After all, the main goal of all of us is to completely eliminate, finally eradicate insult and humiliation of dignity, any kind of speech that generates hate.”