The Minister of Justice attended the presentation of Zviad Gabisonia's book - "Digital Governance and Legal Technologies". Paata Salia addressed the participants of the presentation. The Minister emphasized the role of the Ministry of Justice in the process of the country's digital transformation; spoke about the challenges arising from the development of technologies and focused on such topical issues as: the introduction of artificial intelligence in the field of state services, justice and property rights and the legal regulation of this process; the importance of the development of new fields of law - technology law, Internet law, social networks and social media regulatory norms, etc.

The event was also addressed by Givi Mikanadze, Minister of Education, Science and Youth, Tea Akhvlediani, State Minister for Reconciliation and Civil Equality, and Jaba Samushia, Rector of Tbilisi State University.

The presentation was attended by Deputy Ministers of Justice, members of the executive and legislative branches, and representatives of scientific and academic circles.

The book deals with the issues of introducing artificial intelligence into the justice and education systems and was preceded by an online lecture course “Artificial Intelligence and Technology Law”, which was prepared within the framework of a grant program funded by the Ministry of Justice.

The Minister of Justice and the Director of the Legal Aid Service discussed issues related to interagency cooperation. During the introductory meeting, Otar Chakhunashvili and Paata Salia reviewed joint projects implemented by the Ministry of Justice and the Legal Aid Service.

The parties noted the effective cooperation between the agencies within the framework of projects such as systematic land registration, raising legal awareness among probationers and conditionally convicted persons, and monitoring the legal status of inmates in penitentiary institutions.

The Director of the Legal Aid Service presented the agency’s future plans to the Minister of Justice and the Head of the Special Penitentiary Service, Giorgi Pataridze.

The parties also agreed on specific areas for further deepening cooperation, with a focus on enhancing human rights protection standards.

Laituri Penitentiary Institution to Be Equipped with Sports Fields and a Cinema. Minister of Justice Paata Salia, together with Deputy Minister Lana Morgoshia and Head of the Special Penitentiary Service Giorgi Pataridze, visited Laituri Penitentiary Institution No. 1 to review its infrastructure and planned development projects.

In the near future, the institution will be equipped with a cinema, as well as volleyball, basketball, and football fields. These new facilities will further support the resocialization and rehabilitation of inmates by creating additional educational, cultural, and sporting opportunities.

Laituri Penitentiary Institution is Georgia’s first small-scale correctional facility built in accordance with the highest modern standards. Its contemporary infrastructure ensures the safe and effective management of inmates from different categories. Male and female inmates are housed within the same complex but remain fully separated in compliance with all relevant security standards.

The facility includes a range of spaces designed to meet the needs of inmates, including a digital university where they can attend online lectures and pursue higher education. The institution also features areas for short-term, long-term, and video visits, all adapted for persons with disabilities. A Public Service Hall has been opened to provide services for both staff and inmates. In addition, the medical unit is fully equipped with the necessary inventory and equipment, while individual exercise and rehabilitation spaces have been arranged for inmates in every section.

One of the key priorities of the Ministry of Justice of Georgia and the Special Penitentiary Service is the gradual replacement of large-scale prisons with smaller penitentiary institutions built to modern standards. Laituri Penitentiary Institution No. 1 is a clear example of this approach, offering a safe, dignified, and modern environment fully adapted to the needs of both inmates and staff.

The Ministry of Justice Celebrated Georgia’s Independence Day in Zugdidi. On May 26, The Ministry of Justice celebrated Georgia's Independence Day in Zugdidi.

As part of the festivities, citizens had the opportunity to view exhibitions of Defense Forces armaments, special equipment presented by the Special Penitentiary Service and the Public Registry, as well as installations organized by the National Archives. Visitors were also able to take commemorative photos in specially arranged spaces and receive symbolic passports, birth certificates, and marriage certificates.

The event also featured an exhibition and sale of works created by convicts and "re-market".

At 17:10 — the exact time of the declaration of Georgia’s independence — the Georgian national anthem was symbolically performed, and the celebration concluded with a grand gala concert.

The Ministry of Justice once again congratulates Georgia on Independence Day!

For 1,700 years, faith has strengthened us, and love has united us.

This day is ours!

Prime Minister of Georgia Irakli Kobakhidze, members of the Government, and Minister of Justice Paata Salia attended the civil funeral service at the Holy Trinity Cathedral of Tbilisi for individuals transferred from the occupied region of Abkhazia who had gone missing during the armed conflict of the 1990s.

Paata Salia honored the memory of the deceased and extended his condolences to their families and loved ones.

Through the joint efforts of the Office of the State Minister for Reconciliation and Civil Equality and the International Committee of the Red Cross, and within the framework of a coordination mechanism involving Georgian and Abkhaz participants, 11 missing persons were identified and returned to their families. Among them were 2 military personnel and 9 civilians.

The European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg upheld the position of the Ministry of Justice in the case of Miladze v. Georgia, confirming that publicly made insulting, obscene, and degrading statements directed at public officials are not protected under the right to freedom of expression.

The case concerned a video published on the social media platform TikTok in 2022, in which the applicant, civil activist Irakli Miladze, used obscene and insulting language toward the Mayor of Tbilisi, City Hall employees, and police officers. As a result, the national courts imposed a fine of 500 GEL, the minimum penalty provided for by law.

The Strasbourg Court unanimously held that the applicant’s statements did not amount to political criticism or the expression of views on a matter of public interest. According to the Court’s assessment, the language used was intended primarily to humiliate and insult public officials.

The Court also agreed with the reasoning of the national courts, noting that they had properly distinguished between harsh political criticism, which is protected in a democratic society, and personal insults, which are not. The judgment further emphasized that the sanction imposed on the applicant was minimal and proportionate, as he received only the lowest fine available under the law.

Today’s ruling by the Strasbourg Court reaffirmed an important principle: freedom of expression is one of the fundamental values of a democratic society and protects even strong and offensive criticism; however, it does not extend to humiliating or personally insulting statements directed at others, including public officials and civil servants.

The judgment further underscores that the state is entitled to protect political officials and public servants from unjustified verbal abuse and insults, ensuring that they are able to perform their duties in an environment free from attacks that undermine their dignity.

The Court’s assessment once again highlights the fundamental importance of freedom of expression, while clearly establishing that the exercise of this right — particularly on the internet and social media platforms — must not infringe upon the dignity and rights of others.

A ceremonial event marking the 30th anniversary of the Georgian notariat and summarizing the 30-year history of the Chamber of Notaries of Georgia was opened by the Minister of Justice of Georgia, Paata Salia.

The event highlighted the key stages in the institutional development of the Georgian notariat, including the establishment of the legal status, powers, and professional responsibilities of notaries. Particular attention was given to future plans and strategic visions, as well as to the role of notaries in safeguarding the country’s legal security.

Georgian notaries were also congratulated on the anniversary by Richard Bock, Honorary Notary of the Federal Chamber of Notaries of Germany, and Dilshod Ashurov, President of the Chamber of Notaries of Uzbekistan.

At the conclusion of the event, Paata Salia, Deputy Minister Lana Morgoshia, and Chairperson of the Board of the Chamber of Notaries Ekaterine Nandoshvili presented special certificates to notaries with 30 years of service, as well as to long-serving employees of the Chamber of Notaries.

The anniversary event was attended by deputy ministers of justice, heads of various departments, ministry employees, notaries, and representatives of notary chambers from Germany, Hungary, Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Uzbekistan, along with other invited guests.