The eighth hearing took place against the backdrop of the second week of Ruben Vardanyan’s hunger strike

The session was focused on procedural motions filed by the defense. Highlights of the hearing:

– To provide a translation of the decision on bringing charges.;

– To allow access to the video materials of the case;

– To provide a notice of rights and obligations;

– To allow access to the court hearing protocols.

Of these, the court granted the first and fourth motions.

The judge stated that document review would take place on March 5. However, after the hearing, a court officer informed the defense that it has been postponed until March 8.

Following the discussion of motions, the prosecution continued questioning regarding the charges. The defense refrained from answering.

Ruben was also visited by the Ombudsman of Azerbaijan, to whom he voiced all his concerns.

The next hearing is scheduled for March 11, 2025.