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Wednesday, 10 July, 2024
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Publication of the "New Penal Law Manual" Under the Ministry of Justice Grant Program

A new manual on penal law has been developed and published as part of a winning project within the Ministry of Justice's grant program. The manual was crafted by Moris Shalikashvili, Givi Mikanadze, Zoya Khasia, and Nunu Maglagelidze.

The manual dedicates significant attention to analyzing the norms of the Penal Code, the Constitutional Court's practices in penal enforcement, and the decisions of the European Court of Human Rights.

Designed for field specialists, law students, penitentiary service employees, and interested readers, the manual aims to provide comprehensive insights into penitentiary law.

Minister of Justice Rati Bregadze, along with deputy ministers, the manual's authors, and representatives of the academic community, summarized the grant project's results.

The Minister emphasized the importance of training the next generation of system employees and lawyers in penitentiary law, focusing on the rights of the accused/convicted and penitentiary service employees.

"The manual thoroughly discusses the rights of prisoners and penitentiary institution employees, essential for the proper and effective functioning of these institutions. It also includes analyses of foreign literature, international norms, reports from the Public Defender of Georgia, and decisions from the Constitutional Court of Georgia and the European Court of Human Rights. This will help form a comprehensive view of the field for interested individuals," stated Rati Bregadze.

Meeting participants highlighted the relevance of the new penal law manual and the importance of raising awareness in the field of penal law.

The Ministry of Justice announces this grant competition annually, aiming to introduce innovative services, strengthen human rights protection, and enhance legal security. This year, the Ministry finances 17 winning projects through the grant competition, promoting civil society participation in the Ministry's activities and supporting civil initiatives.

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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.

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