GeoEng
Hotline2 405 505
Home
News
The New Penal Code Developed by the Ministry of Justice Is Discussed in the First Reading in the Health Protection and Social Affairs Committee

News

Monday, 06 March, 2023
Share

The New Penal Code Developed by the Ministry of Justice Is Discussed in the First Reading in the Health Protection and Social Affairs Committee

Deputy Minister of Justice, Tornike Cheishvili presented today at the committee hearing the planned changes to the penal legislation. The legislative initiative aims to codify the legislation in the field of penal law.

The Penitentiary Code will improve the working conditions of the employees of the Special Penitentiary Service and the legal status of persons in penitentiary institutions, including:

  • The defendant will be granted the right to a lengthy appointment;
  • All kinds of dating will become completely free;
  • Except for high-risk convicts, everyone will have the right to receive higher education;
  • The living conditions of accused and convicted persons will be equalized;
  • All units of the penitentiary service will be given a special status, which will equalize and improve the conditions of employees;
  • the circle of persons with special rank will be expanded;

In addition to the official and rank salary, the employees will receive a supplement for years of service.

At the first stage of the legislative reform, the Ministry carried out a critical analysis of the currently valid Prison Code and the Law of Georgia "on Special Penitentiary Service". Both the structure of the Code and its content were revised.

The new Penal Code was the subject of active discussion in the format of the inter-agency group under the Ministry of Justice (Parliament of Georgia, relevant ministries, State Security Service, Prosecutor's Office of Georgia, Office of the Public Defender, the Special Investigation Service) and the scientific-consultative council.

Other News

Share
Print

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.
13.11.2026
12.11.2026