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Tuesday, 03 March, 2026
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Minister of Justice Paata Salia Congratulates Female Inmates at Women’s Penitentiary No. 5 on Mother’s Day

Paata Salia congratulated female inmates of Women’s Penitentiary No. 5 on Mother’s Day and attended a concert organized with their participation.

The event was also attended by Deputy Ministers of Justice Lana Morgoshia and Tamar Zodelava, Head of the Special Penitentiary Service Giorgi Pataridze, First Lady of Georgia Tamar Bagrationi, Deputy Speaker of Parliament Nino Tsilosani, Member of Parliament Eka Chichinadze, and other invited guests.

During the visit, the Minister of Justice and the Head of the Special Penitentiary Service presented the newly renovated sewing workshop, which is scheduled to open in the near future. Guests were also introduced to the facility’s beauty salon, fitness center, and library, all of which operate to support the resocialization and rehabilitation of inmates.

At the conclusion of the event, the inmates presented the guests with handmade gifts they had crafted themselves.

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The Minister of Justice Hands Over New Specialized Vehicles and Modern Weapons to the Escort and Special Events Department

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.