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Tuesday, 20 December, 2022
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Ministry of Justice Continues to Work on Development of Probation and Penitentiary Systems in Accordance with International Standards

The conference was opened today in order to promote the professional development of psychologists and social workers involved in the process of rehabilitation and re-socialization of persons in conflict with the law.

During two days, participants of the event will discuss case management by psychologists and social workers, share experiences and discuss specific ways of multi-sectoral cooperation that will make penitentiary and crime prevention systems more effective.

Deputy Minister of Justice, Buba Lomuashvili and Head of the Council of Europe Office in Georgia, Natalia Vutova addressed the participants of the conference with a welcome speech.

It was noted at the conference that the further development of probation and penitentiary systems in accordance with the best European and international standards is a strategic priority of the Ministry of Justice of Georgia and it significantly depends on the professional activities of social workers and psychologists; Participants evaluated the progress made in the systems over the last 10 years.

The event was organized by the Ministry of Justice, the National Agency for the Execution of Non-custodial Sentences and Probation and the Office of the Council of Europe within the framework of the project - "Improving health care provision in the penitentiary system of Georgia".

The conference was attended by members of the executive power; Representatives of the National Agency for Crime Prevention and Enforcement of Non-custodial Sentences and Probation, Special Penitentiary Service, Council of Europe Office in Georgia and invited guests.

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Minister of Justice Discusses Prospects for Deepening Cooperation Between Georgia and UNIDROIT with the Organization’s Secretary General

Minister of Justice of Georgia Paata Salia met with the Secretary General of the International Institute for the Unification of Private Law (UNIDROIT), Professor Ignacio Tirado, and Deputy Secretary General Professor Anna Veneziano, who are visiting Georgia.

During the meeting, the parties discussed opportunities to further strengthen cooperation between Georgia and UNIDROIT, as well as the significance of the organization's legal instruments. The Minister emphasized the growing importance of the unification of private law amid the expansion of international trade and cross-border commercial relations, both in Georgia and worldwide, highlighting the Ministry of Justice's role in advancing this process.

Professor Ignacio Tirado underlined the increasing strategic importance of the Middle Corridor and Georgia's pivotal role in promoting commercial and cross-border relations in the region, as well as in ensuring their modern legal regulation. He also spoke about the practical value of the international legal instruments developed by UNIDROIT and the benefits of membership in the organization.

The parties reaffirmed their commitment to further deepening cooperation between Georgia and UNIDROIT.

The International Institute for the Unification of Private Law (UNIDROIT) is an independent intergovernmental organization dedicated to modernizing and harmonizing private and commercial law through the development of international legal instruments. Its conventions, model laws, and principles promote international trade, investment, and cross-border economic relations while contributing to the creation of a predictable, modern, and effective legal framework. The organization currently comprises 65 member states from nearly every region of the world, reflecting its global reach and international significance.

The meeting was also attended by First Deputy Minister of Justice of Georgia Beka Dzamashvili and Nino Mindiashvili, Head of the Ministry of Justice's Department of Contract Expertise and Judicial Representation.