CCPR/C/79/Add.100 page 4 been increased. The Committee also notes that non-recognized religions are discriminated against in their entitlement to own private property and to receive foreign funds. 20. The Committee is concerned about the compatibility of the 1991 Press Law with freedom of expression under article 19 of the Covenant, in particular that the notion of “State secrets” and of “untrue and unverified information” (article 6 of the Press Law) are unreasonable restrictions on freedom of expression. Furthermore, the Committee is concerned about the extent of the Government's monopoly in respect of printing and distribution of newspapers. 21. The Committee expresses its concern about the strict governmental control over electronic media, which may raise issues under article 19 and which results in serious limitations to the exercise of the rights guaranteed in article 25, in particular with regard to elections. 22. The Committee expresses its concern about the State party’s position that it is not possible to ensure that small national minorities have access to educational facilities in their language of origin. The Committee recommends that measures be taken in conformity with article 27 of the Covenant. 23. The Committee commends the State party for its efforts in disseminating information on human rights, including human rights education in school curricula. In particular, the Committee observes that human rights training of the legal profession and of the judiciary is necessary for democracy. Therefore, the Committee recommends that such training be provided. The Committee urges the State party to disseminate widely its initial report and the Committee’s concluding observations. 24. The Committee has fixed the date for submission of Armenia’s second periodic report to be October 2001. -----

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