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Tbilisi State University Faculty of Law Establishes Annual International Scientific Symposium with Ministry of Justice Grant

The Ministry of Justice's grant program has led to the establishment of an annual International Scientific Symposium at Tbilisi State University's Faculty of Law. The initiative aims to foster both national and international university cooperation, emphasizing the role of doctoral students and young scholars in advancing the field. Additionally, it seeks to address current challenges in human rights protection and explore modern solutions.

The inaugural symposium, titled "Multidisciplinary Aspects of Human Rights Protection in the Context of Global Challenges," was opened by Deputy Minister of Justice, Tornike Cheishvili. The event, structured as a series of panel discussions, focused on critical topics such as administrative law, legal history and methodology, private law, constitutional law, international law, and criminal law—all within the framework of human rights protection.

Notable attendees included Dean of the Faculty of Law of TSU, Tamar Zarandia; her deputy, head of the project, Giorgi Dgebuadze; Participants also featured academic professionals and doctoral students from both Georgia and international institutions.

This international symposium will now be held annually, providing an ongoing platform for intensive collaboration between universities worldwide.

The project was funded through the Ministry of Justice’s annual grant competition, which supports civil society engagement and promotes various civil initiatives. This year, the Ministry is sponsoring 17 projects.

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First Deputy Minister of Justice Beka Dzamashvili Attends Opening of the English Law Forum

The forum focused on sharing experience and professional practices between representatives of the Georgian and British legal professions, strengthening professional ties, and discussing areas for future cooperation. Key topics included cross-border business activities, the practice of applying English law, and dispute resolution mechanisms, including international arbitration.

As part of the event, Beka Dzamashvili conveyed a message from the Minister of Justice to the participants and highlighted the importance of maintaining regular dialogue between members of the legal professions of Georgia and the United Kingdom. He noted that meetings in this format facilitate the exchange of experience and strengthen practical cooperation on international legal matters.

Following the forum, a bilateral meeting with British lawyers was held at the Ministry of Justice. During the meeting, the First Deputy Minister briefed the guests on the activities of the Ministry of Justice, its priority areas, and its future plans.

The discussion covered the Ministry's work in protecting the interests of the state before international courts and in international arbitration proceedings. Particular attention was drawn to the Ministry's role not only in managing international disputes and representing the state, but also in preventing potential disputes and mitigating legal risks.

Beka Dzamashvili also spoke about reforms implemented in the judicial system and progress made in the field of human rights protection. The meeting also highlighted the declining trend in the number of cases pending against Georgia before the European Court of Human Rights. The discussion further addressed the importance of continued development of alternative dispute resolution mechanisms, including mediation and arbitration.

The meeting at the Ministry of Justice was also attended by Irakli Kandashvili, Chairman of the Georgian Bar Association; Ana Ivanishvili, Deputy Head of the Department of International Relations and Legal Cooperation of the Ministry of Justice; and Mariam Antia, Head of the Department for State Representation in Arbitration Proceedings and Foreign Courts.