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Delegation of Ministry of Justice Visits the German Probation Bureau

Minister of Justice, Rati Bregadze visited today the Probation Bureau of the Federal Republic of Germany as part of his official visit to Germany. According to the Minister, the successful cooperation between Georgia and Germany is important in the process of European integration of Georgia, especially after granting the European perspective. First Deputy Minister, Tamar Tkeshelashvili, Deputy Minister Buba Lomuashvili and Beka Dzamashvili also participated in the meetings held at the Probation Bureau. According to the Minister, further development of penitentiary and crime prevention systems in accordance with the best European and international standards is a priority for him.

The members of the delegation of the Ministry of Justice spoke about the important reforms implemented by the agency, which are implemented by the National Agency for Crime Prevention, Non-custodial Sentences and Probation; In particular, the innovative device for the control and provision of services for probationers - PROBBOX, through which the control and services of probationers became possible without reporting to the probation offices. By means of this device, more anonymity of probationers is ensured and the geographical area of their control and service is increased. Regarding the PROBBOX, the Ministry of Justice is actively sharing its experience with partner countries.

During his speech, Rati Bregadze focused on such important reforms as: increasing the effectiveness of alternative punishments and execution of house arrests; Supporting the active involvement of persons sentenced for penal labor in the implementation of infrastructure projects of cities and municipalities throughout the country, and promoting/ensuring their employment after serving the sentence; Support for re-socialization and rehabilitation of convicts and ex-prisoners.

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State Commission on Migration Issues Holds Its 34th session

The 34th session of the State Commission on Migration Issues was held at the Ministry of Justice and was chaired by the Chairperson of the Commission, Minister of Justice Paata Salia.

During the session, the Minister of Justice highlighted the Commission’s productive work, which has laid the foundation for strategic and coordinated migration management in Georgia. In this context, the National Migration Strategy for 2021–2030 is being implemented, based on the principle of “Migration and Development” and aimed at promoting Georgia’s integration with the European Union. Paata Salia also emphasized that migration issues are currently being discussed with particular urgency at the international level, especially with regard to the protection of migrants’ rights, and noted the symbolic significance of holding the session on International Migrants Day.

The Commission members reviewed the progress of implementation of the Migration Strategy of Georgia for 2021–2030 and unanimously approved the Strategy’s Action Plan for 2026. The Action Plan was developed with the active participation of the Commission’s member agencies and is aimed at ensuring effective migration management. It focuses on promoting legal migration, combating illegal migration, and supporting the reintegration of migrants.

The Co-Chair of the Commission, Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs Aleksandre Darakhvelidze, presented the comprehensive legislative amendments adopted in 2025 to strengthen the national system of international protection and prevent illegal migration.

Deputy Minister of Health Giorgi Tsagareishvili also addressed the session, reviewing legislative amendments regulating labor migration that are scheduled to enter into force in spring 2026. He further outlined the planned and ongoing measures to support the reintegration of migrants returning to Georgia.

The session was held in an expanded format and was attended by representatives of state agencies, partner international organizations holding consultative status with the Commission, and the Public Defender’s Office.

The State Commission on Migration Issues is a governmental consultative body responsible for discussing and making decisions on key issues related to migration management. The Commission is composed of nine state agencies and is chaired by the Ministry of Justice.

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Competition Announced for the Selection of Georgian Candidates for Judges of the European Court of Human Rights

A competition has been announced for the selection of candidates from Georgia for the position of Judge of the European Court of Human Rights. The competition will be conducted in accordance with the rules approved by Order No. 1139 of the Minister of Justice of Georgia, dated 17 December 2025.

Candidates selected through the competition will be nominated on behalf of Georgia to participate in the election of Judges of the European Court of Human Rights of the Council of Europe, to be held in 2026.

The competition requirements are available at the following link.

Interested applicants must submit their applications no later than 19 January 2026.