Criminal case initiated on newly born baby’s death received in proceeding

Necessary investigatory and other procedural actions are conducted in the Investigative Division of Malatia-Sebastia administrative district of Yerevan Investigative Department of the RA Investigative Committee to find out all circumstances of newly born baby’s death.

On October 28, 2018 a report was received from a citizen in Malatia Division of RA Police informing that his newly born baby died in the result of improper implementation of duties by doctors during childbirth.

On October 29, 2018 a criminal case was initiated in Prosecution Office of Malatia-Sebastia administrative district according to the Part 2 of the Article 130 of RA Criminal Code which on October 31, 2018 was received in the proceeding of the Investigative Division of Malatia-Sebastia administrative district of Yerevan Investigative Department of the RA Investigative Committee.

Forensic medical examination was commissioned to find out circumstances significant for the criminal case.

Preliminary investigation is ongoing.

Additional information about procedural decisions made on the base of the obtained evidence will be provided.

Note; Everyone charged with alleged crime offence shall be presumed innocent until proved guilty according to law.