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Tuesday, 28 December, 2021
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Minister of Justice Regarding Mikheil Saakashvili Faking Illness - I Cannot Rule Out Anything and I Cannot Confirm Anything, this is what the Doctors Should Discuss

According to the Minister of Justice, there was no attempt to forcibly transfer Mikheil Saakashvili from Gori Hospital. Rati Bregadze clarified that when a prisoner does not obey the lawful request of the employee, in this case, it is possible to take coercive measures against him. However, due to the fluctuations of Mikheil Saakashvili's blood pressure, such a fact did not occur.

"He was discharged from Gori Military Hospital. The penitentiary staff arrived. This decision was introduced in very calm and acceptable forms and he did not obey the lawful request of the penitentiary staff. Where do you get this information ...? I say again, everyone is equal before the law and when a prisoner does not obey the lawful request of the employee, in this case, of course, it is possible to take coercive measures against him. But as I have already told you, he had problems with blood pressure and a corresponding decision was made.”

According to the Minister, the Penitentiary Service has no obligation to agree with the lawyers on the decision to transfer the prisoner.

"As for informing the lawyers, you should get acquainted with the law of Georgia and know that when a prisoner is transferred, this is not agreed with the lawyers and it is not necessary to have a written procedure. The lawyer can visit him at working hours during the working days in accordance with the law. Do not pretend that the penitentiary service has violated any norm," said Rati Bregadze.

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Justice Ministry Delegation Holds Bilateral Meetings During Official Visit to the Netherlands

A delegation of the Ministry of Justice of Georgia is on an official visit to Maastricht, the Netherlands, where it is participating in the 2025–2026 European Public Sector Award (EPSA) event.

As part of the visit, Deputy Minister of Justice Lana Morgoshia, Chairman of the Public Service Hall Vakhtang Zhvania, and his Deputy, Davit Vardosanidze, met with Dr Claudio Matera, Acting Director-General of the European Institute of Public Administration (EIPA).

The parties discussed opportunities to deepen cooperation in public administration, exchange expertise and experience, and implement joint programmes in the future. Dr Matera was briefed on the ongoing and planned projects of the Ministry of Justice of Georgia and the Public Service Hall.

The meeting also focused on organizing study visits for Public Service Hall staff to European countries, professional exchange programmes, and tailored training based on their specific needs. The parties further discussed the possibility of EIPA experts visiting Georgia to gain first-hand insight into the Public Service Hall’s operations and innovative services.

A meeting was also held with Péter Vidos, Adviser to the Chief Executive Officer of the Hungarian Digital Agency, during which the parties discussed the introduction of innovative approaches. Mr Vidos was briefed on the projects of the Ministry of Justice and the Public Service Hall, including opportunities for using artificial intelligence and modern technologies at the Public Service Hall.

The parties agreed to strengthen cooperation and develop a long-term partnership.