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Friday, 13 September, 2024
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Minister of Justice of Georgia and Executive Director of EUROPRIS Discuss Successful Reforms in the Georgian Penitentiary System and Specific Areas of Cooperation

The Minister of Justice of Georgia, Rati Bregadze, met with Gustav Talving, the Executive Director of EUROPRIS, to discuss successful reforms in the penitentiary system and explore areas for further collaboration. This meeting took place during the Annual Conference of the European Association of Penitentiary System Training Centers (EPTA), hosted by the Justice Training Center of the Georgian Ministry of Justice, under Georgia’s presidency of EPTA.

Georgia became the head of the organization in 2023.

During the meeting, the Minister and the Executive Director reflected on the positive outcomes of the Tbilisi conference and outlined future cooperation initiatives.

Gustav Talving expressed his gratitude to Minister Bregadze for hosting the event and for the productive partnership between Georgia and EUROPRIS, which has notably strengthened since their meeting in the Hague in May 2023.

The meeting was also attended by Beka Dzamashvili, the Deputy Minister of Justice.

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Minister of Justice Congratulates Employees of the National Agency for Crime Prevention, Non-custodial Sentences and Probation on their Professional Day

Minister of Justice Paata Salia congratulated the employees of the National Agency for Crime Prevention, Non-custodial Sentences and Probation on their Professional Day and thanked them for their many years of dedicated and conscientious service.

In his address, the Minister highlighted the Agency's vital role in crime prevention, the enforcement of non-custodial sentences, the development of the probation system, and the rehabilitation and successful reintegration of persons in conflict with the law into society. He noted that the Agency's work is an essential component of public safety and contributes significantly to the effective functioning of a modern justice system.

The Head of the National Agency for Crime Prevention, Non-custodial Sentences and Probation, Nika Tskvarashvili, also addressed those present. He congratulated the Agency's employees on their Professional Day and spoke about the continued development of the probation and crime prevention systems, ongoing reforms, and the crucial role played by the professionalism, dedication, and commitment of every employee in advancing these efforts.

At the conclusion of the event, outstanding employees of the Agency were presented with certificates of appreciation in recognition of their exceptional contribution and exemplary professional service. The awards were presented by Minister of Justice Paata Salia and the Head of the Agency, Nika Tskvarashvili.

The event was attended by the Deputy Ministers of Justice, heads of agencies operating within the Ministry of Justice, Agency employees, and invited guests.