Paata Salia, together with Ramaz Tatarashvili, Director General of the Special Penitentiary Service, handed over 38 new specialized vehicles designed for escorting convicted persons, as well as modern weapons, to the Department. The Minister of Justice addressed the employees and thanked them for their service.

“An important step has been taken towards upgrading the technical equipment of the penitentiary system. The Service’s arsenal and vehicle fleet have been modernized. One of the priorities of the Ministry of Justice and the Special Penitentiary Service is to care for their employees and improve their working conditions. Particular importance is attached to strengthening their professional skills. To this end, the necessary training facilities will be established. Caring for employees, ensuring their safety, improving their working conditions and supporting their professional development are essential to strengthening the penitentiary system,” Paata Salia stated.

Ramaz Tatarashvili, Director General of the Special Penitentiary Service, also addressed the participants at the event.

The Ministry of Justice, together with the Special Penitentiary Service, is working on several projects scheduled for completion in early 2028. These include the construction of a new facility, an indoor shooting range, sports grounds, gym facilities, a training centre and training classrooms.

Georgia’s Minister of Justice, Paata Salia, met with the Public Defender of Georgia, Levan Ioseliani. The meeting focused on the recommendations addressed to the Ministry of Justice by the Public Defender’s Office in its report on the state of human rights and freedoms in Georgia.

The meeting was attended by Ramaz Tatarashvili, the newly appointed Director General of the Special Penitentiary Service.

Paata Salia thanked the Public Defender and emphasized the importance of continued cooperation and coordination among the relevant agencies on the issues raised in the Public Defender’s report.

The meeting was held at the Ministry of Justice of Georgia.