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Sunday, 26 February, 2023
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Justice Ministry Holds Another Lecture on Legal Security Issues

The Ministry of Justice continues the lecturing cycle - “Protection of Georgia's Sovereignty in Legal Ways", which began on May 26, on the Independence Day of Georgia on May 26 and has been held in many cities.

This time the public lecture was held within the framework of the "Winter School of Security". Head of State Representation Department in the International Courts of the Ministry of Justice, Nino Nikolaishvili spoke to the audience about the historical consequences of the August 2008 war and ongoing disputes.

It was noted at the meeting that after the Ministry of Justice fully defended Georgia's sovereignty and defeated the Russian Federation in Strasbourg and Hague courts, active work will be carried out to effectively enforce international courts’ decisions.

At the end of the lecture, Nino Nikolaishvili answered the questions of the attendees.

The Security School is supported by the British Government. Its partners are the Training Center of Justice of Georgia and the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia.

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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.