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.

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.

The speakers discussed the issues related to Soviet occupation, the consequences of the occupation and the current situation. Particular attention was paid to the difficult and successful activities that the Ministry of Justice is leading in Strasbourg and the Hague Court to protect Georgia's sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Among other things, students were also informed about the importance of further de-occupation and sovereignty of Georgia to the fact that Strasbourg and the Hague courts recognize the territorial integrity of our country and confirm Russia's occupation.

The lecture was conducted in an interactive mode, within which the speakers answered the students' questions and heard their opinions.

Communication with the public is the priority of the Ministry of Justice. The public lecture cycle began on May 26, 2022 on the occasion of Independence Day and is being carried out throughout Georgia to inform the public.

On the occasion of the Soviet Occupation Day, the Ministry of Justice of Georgia held a public lecture today on "Protection of Georgia in Legal Ways", which was led by Deputy Minister of Justice, Beka Dzamashvili and Head of State Representation Department at the International Courts of the Ministry of Justice, Nino Nikolaishvili.

The speakers discussed the issues related to Soviet occupation, the consequences of the occupation and the current situation. Particular attention was paid to the difficult and successful activities that the Ministry of Justice is leading in Strasbourg and the Hague Court to protect Georgia's sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Among other things, students were also informed about the importance of further de-occupation and sovereignty of Georgia to the fact that Strasbourg and the Hague courts recognize the territorial integrity of our country and confirm Russia's occupation.

The lecture was conducted in an interactive mode, within which the speakers answered the students' questions and heard their opinions.

Communication with the public is the priority of the Ministry of Justice. The public lecture cycle began on May 26, 2022 on the occasion of Independence Day and is being carried out throughout Georgia to inform the public.

The meeting was attended by employees of the State Services Development Agency, the Public Service Hall, the National Public Registry Agency, the National Archive, and the National Bureau of Enforcement.

The Minister of Justice and Deputy Minister, Erekle Gvinianidze attended today the meeting held at the Batumi Public Service Hall. The conversation mainly touched on the activities planned to increase the availability of services.

From the part of the employees, it was noted that the opinions expressed at the previous meeting have been taken into account, and the challenges have been resolved. The material and technical base has been updated and the salaries of the employees have been equalized.

"Continuous dialogue with employees in the system of the Ministry of Justice, honest conversation about problems and joint care for their solution is the main key to the success of any organization," said Minister of Justice, Rati Bregadze.

The meeting was attended by employees of the State Services Development Agency, the Public Service Hall, the National Public Registry Agency, the National Archive, and the National Bureau of Enforcement.

The Minister of Justice held a meeting today with the employees of the Ozurgeti and Kobuleti Public Service Halls, the State Services Development Agency, the National Public Registry Agency and the National Archives and got acquainted with their needs on the spot. The Minister also talked to the employees of the regional office of the Chamber of Notaries and discussed with them the current innovations throughout the Ministry.

Rati Bregadze continues meetings the employees of the regional office in Western Georgia. The Minister already visited the Kutaisi Public Service Hall, where he talked to the employees about the progress achieved in the Agency.

Continuous improvement of existing services in the system of the Ministry of Justice and increase of access to services remains one of the priorities for the Ministry of Justice. For this purpose, the agency will intensively implement the development of innovative technologies and the construction of Public Service Halls in 2023.

Laituri Penitentiary No. 1 is undergoing final interior design works. Minister of Justice, Rati Bregadze, Deputy Minister, Erekle Gvinianidze and Head of the Special Penitentiary Service, Nika Tshvarashvili got acquainted today with the working process on the spot.

Laituri prison is a small penitentiary and is designed for about 700 prisoners.

Ensuring the highest standards of human rights protection and the living conditions of convicts/accused in Georgia, as well as constant care for the working environment of the employees of the Special Penitentiary Service, is one of the main priorities of the Ministry of Justice. The new Laituri penitentiary also serves this purpose. It is fully tailored to the needs of both accused/convicts and facility staff.

Laituri Penitentiary will be opened this year, where 500 people will be employed, including local residents.

Minister of Justice, Rati Bregadze and his Deputy, Erekle Gvinianidze discussed the current challenges and planned projects together with the employees of Imereti region.

The Minister personally listened to the employees about their needs and noted that meetings of a similar format contribute to the improvement of the results achieved by the agency.

According to the Minister, the opinions expressed by the employees at the previous meeting have been taken into account, and the challenges have been resolved. In particular, the material and technical base has been updated and the salaries of employees working in the region and the city have been equalized.

Continuous improvement of existing services and increasing access to services in the regions remains one of the priorities for the Ministry of Justice. For this purpose, the agency will intensively implement the development of innovative technologies and the construction of Public Service Halls in 2023.

The meeting was attended by employees of the State Services Development Agency, the Public Service Hall, the Public Registry, the National Archives, and the National Bureau of Enforcement.

The goal of the above-mentioned project financed within the grant program of the Ministry of Justice is to popularize legal education in educational institutions, strengthen legal culture, raise the level of legal awareness among schoolchildren and develop professional skills among the next generation of lawyers.

Initially, up to 30 students selected from law faculties of different universities will undergo a 5-day training in the field of human rights. Students with the best results identified on the basis of testing will hold informative and educational meetings with students of Tbilisi, Batumi, Lagodekhi and Gori schools.

The Ministry of Justice annually announces a grant competition for strengthening civil involvement in the agency's activities. Last year, the agency funded 17 best projects.

Representatives of the Ministry of Justice regularly monitor and support the progress of the funded projects.

The first stage of the project - "Promotion of legal education in the future generation for the security of the legal state and its institutional development" - is being conducted at Tbilisi State University and is led by the Scientific Society named after Tinatin Tsereteli.

The goal of the above-mentioned project financed within the grant program of the Ministry of Justice is to popularize legal education in educational institutions, strengthen legal culture, raise the level of legal awareness among schoolchildren and develop professional skills among the next generation of lawyers.

Initially, up to 30 students selected from law faculties of different universities will undergo a 5-day training in the field of human rights. Students with the best results identified on the basis of testing will hold informative and educational meetings with students of Tbilisi, Batumi, Lagodekhi and Gori schools.

The Ministry of Justice annually announces a grant competition for strengthening civil involvement in the agency's activities. Last year, the agency funded 17 best projects.

Representatives of the Ministry of Justice regularly monitor and support the progress of the funded projects.

One of the priorities of the Ministry of Justice is further improvement of access to state services for citizens. For this purpose, the construction of the Public Service Halls is taking place simultaneously in several cities - Khashuri, Zestaponi and Samtredia. Minister of Justice Rati Bregadze inspected today intensive construction works in Khashuri and Zestaponi together with his deputy, Erekle Gvinianidze.

The population of Khashuri and Zestaponi will be able to use up to 470 services of the Public Service Halls already this year and will receive all kinds of state services in one space and in a comfortable environment.

In addition to the service hall, a wedding and ritual space with a modern interior will be arranged in the new branches. The buildings will also house the offices of the LEPLS operating in the sphere of governance of the Ministry of Justice, which until now have been operating in an outdated infrastructure.

The Khashuri branch will be the ninth Public Service Hall in the Shida Kartli region, and the Zestaponi house of justice will be the 23rd in Imereti.

Currently, 117 Public Service Halls across the country offer more than 470 services of various public agencies and private sector to citizens on a one-stop basis.