The National Assembly of Armenia adopted in the first reading a package of amendments on domestic and domestic violence, which was presented as part of the campaign of the Prime Minister's wife Anna Hakobyan. 62 deputies voted in favor of the bill, one against it and 33 abstained. The project was supported by the ruling Civilian Contract faction, the opposition abstained. The amendments provide for stricter punishment and additional protection measures for victims. The opposition warned against the risks of a disproportionate increase in punishments, a lack of clarity about the changes and the need for greater attention to preventing violence.