THE PRESIDENT OF THE CONSTITUTIONAL COURT OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA MET WITH THE PRESIDENT OF THE SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED KINGDOM

On 11–12 May 2026, a delegation led by the President of the Constitutional Court, Arman Dilanyan, paid a working visit to the United Kingdom.
Within the framework of the working visit to London, on 11 May 2026, the delegation of the RA Constitutional Court visited the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom and held a meeting with the President of the UK Supreme Court, Lord Reed of Allermuir, and the Deputy President of the UK Supreme Court, Lord Sales. During the meeting, the parties discussed fundamental issues relating to safeguarding judicial independence, judicial leadership, and maintaining public trust. The parties emphasized the importance of the continuous development of international cooperation in the field of constitutional justice and the necessity of exchanging experience. At the conclusion of the meeting, Arman Dilanyan and Lord Reed exchanged commemorative gifts. Arman Dilanyan also left a note in the Commemoration Book of the UK Supreme Court.
A number of high-level meetings were also held at the UK Supreme Court, dedicated to issues of judicial independence, court administration, and public communication. The delegation toured the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom and familiarized itself with the specific features of the Court’s activities, its structure, and jurisdiction. This was followed by a professional discussion with the Court’s leadership responsible for communications and external relations. The discussions addressed modern tools of judicial communication, mechanisms for working with the media, digital communication strategies, as well as projects aimed at strengthening public trust.
The delegation led by the President of the RA Constitutional Court, Arman Dilanyan, included Justices of the RA Constitutional Court Seda Safaryan, Hovakim Hovakimyan, and Artak Zeynalyan, as well as representatives of the Court’s staff. The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Armenia to the United Kingdom, Varuzhan Nersisyan, representatives of the Council of Europe, and officials of the UK Ministry of Justice also participated in the meetings. The visit was organized within the framework of the Council of Europe Project “Support to the Development of Constitutional Justice in Armenia in Line with European Standards”.

THE PRESIDENT AND JUSTICES OF THE CONSTITUTIONAL COURT MET WITH THE LADY CHIEF JUSTICE OF ENGLAND AND WALES

Within the framework of the working visit to the United Kingdom, the delegation of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Armenia visited the Royal Courts of Justice in London, where meetings were held with representatives of the senior judiciary of the United Kingdom.
The President of the RA Constitutional Court, Arman Dilanyan, and Justices Hovakim Hovakimyan, Seda Safaryan, and Artak Zeynalyan met with the Lady Chief Justice of England and Wales, the Baroness Carr of Walton-on-the-Hill. During the meeting, the parties discussed guarantees of judicial independence, mechanisms for strengthening public trust in the judiciary, as well as the specific features of adjudicating politically and publicly sensitive cases.
Subsequently, an extended-format meeting took place with the participation of Lord Justice Newey, Lord Justice Snowden, Mr Justice Robin Knowles, and Mr Justice Simon Picken. During the discussions, the participants addressed issues relating to court administration, the efficiency of the judicial system, and access to justice. The parties emphasized the importance of international professional cooperation and the exchange of judicial experience, particularly in the fields of constitutional justice and court administration. The delegation also toured the Royal Courts of Justice and became acquainted with the structure of the senior courts of England and Wales, as well as the historical specifics of the development of the courts.

THE DELEGATION OF THE CONSTITUTIONAL COURT OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA VISITED THE EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA IN THE UNITED KINGDOM

Within the framework of a working visit to London on 12 May 2026, the delegation of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Armenia visited the Embassy of the Republic of Armenia in the United Kingdom. At a reception organized by the RA Embassy, the delegation was hosted by the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Armenia to the United Kingdom, Varuzhan Nersesyan.
The President of the RA Constitutional Court, Arman Dilanyan, expressed gratitude to the Embassy for the support and cooperation extended during the delegation’s visit, emphasizing the importance of such visits from the perspective of strengthening international partnerships.
Ambassador Varuzhan Nersesyan highlighted the significance of the professional dialogue established between the RA Constitutional Court and the judicial institutions of the United Kingdom, noting that it contributes to the development of legal institutions and the exchange of experience.
The President of the Constitutional Court presented the commemorative medal of the RA Constitutional Court to the RA Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary.