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Thursday, 26 December, 2024
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Minister of Justice, Anri Okhanashvili Meets with Public Defender, Levan Ioseliani

The Minister of Justice of Georgia, Anri Okhanashvili, met today with the Public Defender, Levan Ioseliani, to discuss ongoing cooperation and future initiatives.

During the meeting, both officials highlighted the productive collaboration between the Ministry of Justice and the Ombudsman's Office over the years. They expressed their commitment to maintaining close coordination to address key issues effectively.

Public Defender Levan Ioseliani emphasized the significance of reforms implemented in the penitentiary system, particularly rehabilitation programs. These initiatives play a crucial role in the correction and reintegration of convicts into society, fostering their personal development and reducing recidivism.

The discussion also focused on strengthening human rights protection—a priority for the Ministry of Justice. Both parties reaffirmed their dedication to deepening cooperation in this area, aiming to enhance the protection of fundamental rights and freedoms across the country.

The meeting, held at the Ministry of Justice, was attended by Deputy Ministers of Justice Beka Dzamashvili, Niko Tatulashvili, and Erekle Ghvinianidze; Head of the Special Penitentiary Service, Nika Tskvarashvili; and Deputy Public Defenders, Tamar Gvaramadze, Elene Ghudushauri, and Irina Chikhladze.

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First Deputy Minister of Justice Beka Dzamashvili Attends Opening of the English Law Forum

The forum focused on sharing experience and professional practices between representatives of the Georgian and British legal professions, strengthening professional ties, and discussing areas for future cooperation. Key topics included cross-border business activities, the practice of applying English law, and dispute resolution mechanisms, including international arbitration.

As part of the event, Beka Dzamashvili conveyed a message from the Minister of Justice to the participants and highlighted the importance of maintaining regular dialogue between members of the legal professions of Georgia and the United Kingdom. He noted that meetings in this format facilitate the exchange of experience and strengthen practical cooperation on international legal matters.

Following the forum, a bilateral meeting with British lawyers was held at the Ministry of Justice. During the meeting, the First Deputy Minister briefed the guests on the activities of the Ministry of Justice, its priority areas, and its future plans.

The discussion covered the Ministry's work in protecting the interests of the state before international courts and in international arbitration proceedings. Particular attention was drawn to the Ministry's role not only in managing international disputes and representing the state, but also in preventing potential disputes and mitigating legal risks.

Beka Dzamashvili also spoke about reforms implemented in the judicial system and progress made in the field of human rights protection. The meeting also highlighted the declining trend in the number of cases pending against Georgia before the European Court of Human Rights. The discussion further addressed the importance of continued development of alternative dispute resolution mechanisms, including mediation and arbitration.

The meeting at the Ministry of Justice was also attended by Irakli Kandashvili, Chairman of the Georgian Bar Association; Ana Ivanishvili, Deputy Head of the Department of International Relations and Legal Cooperation of the Ministry of Justice; and Mariam Antia, Head of the Department for State Representation in Arbitration Proceedings and Foreign Courts.