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Friday, 08 May, 2026
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Needlework and Sewing Master Classes to Be Held at Penitentiary No. 5

Deputy Minister of Justice Lana Morgoshia and Head of the Special Penitentiary Service Giorgi Pataridze hosted the First Lady of Georgia, Tamar Bagrationi, and invited guests at Penitentiary No. 5 for women.

During the visit, the First Lady toured the various spaces created to support the resocialization and rehabilitation of convicts. She also visited the newly renovated sewing workshop operating within the institution, where female convicts are employed.

The sewing workshop was supplied with fabrics and other necessary materials, enabling the women to create different types of clothing, including festive garments. At the initiative of the First Lady, sewing, needlework, and other master classes are planned to be held at Penitentiary No. 5.

Using the provided materials, the female convicts will also sew stage costumes for the musical group Kakhaberi and Khanum.

At the conclusion of the visit, a concert featuring the convicts and the group Kakhaberi and Khanum was held for the Deputy Minister of Justice, the First Lady of Georgia, and other invited guests.

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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.