YEREVAN. – A state justice academy will open in Armenia, Justice Minister said. The charter of the academy was approved during the Thursday session of the government.

Minister Hrayr Tovmasyan said the main function of the Academy will be providing additional education and improving knowledge of the candidates for prosecutors and judges. The Academy will conduct not only single, but regular trainings for the legal system experts.

Training courses on weapon skills will be held for judges and prosecutors, too. The Academy will be financed from state budget.