30 April, 2008
Six cases investigated in
April thanks to DNA
The DNA lab of the Levan Samkharauli National Bureau of Forensic Science of
the Ministry of Justice has performed eight DNA tests in April. The Bureau
supported investigation of six cases, while other two were affiliations
ordered by private customers.
The examination proved involvement of criminal group in several crimes. The
gang leader was accused of murder of old people and grabbing their real
property. The hair of a victim was found on the spectators of a suspect. The
DNA test proved crime of suspects.
The DNA test helped to discharge a suspect. The serological test proved that
the blood groups of a suspect and those found on the site were identical.
But the DNA test did not confirm the similarity of blood tests. A suspect
was acquitted.
30 April, 2008
The LAS maintained release of
a suspect
Gia Paradashvili, an attorney from the Legal Aid Service of the Ministry of
Justice helped to release a detainee. Emzar T. was arrested for hooliganism.
Mr Paradashvili managed to prove innocence of Mr T. and he was released from
the custody.
29 April, 2008
Meeting of subcommittee of
Georgia- EU cooperation
Shalva Kvinikhidze, Head of the Department of International Public Law of
the Ministry of Justice of Georgia and Giorgi Vashadze, Chairman of the
Civil Registry Agency of the Ministry of Justice of Georgia to attend first
meeting of the subcommittee of the Georgia - European Union cooperation in
Belgium, Brussels.
Two-day meeting is dedicated to freedom of justice and security issues.
29 April, 2008
413 699 applications are
registered in the NAPR data base
Overall 87 110 applications have been registered by the Rights Registration
and Application filing software of the Public Registry Agency of the
Ministry of Justice of Georgia in the first quarter of 2008.
This data is 130% more, than registered application in first quarter of
2007.
Totally the Rights Registration and Application filing software registered
413 699 applications.
The software was launched in Tbilisi Registration Office in September 8,
2006. The software has been installed in 18 regional offices since July,
2007.
29 April, 2008
An inmate died
Jimsher S. died in the Medical Facility of the Penitentiary Department of
the Ministry of Justice.
Mr S. suffered from lung tuberculosis and cardiopulmonary decompensation 2-3
phase. The death was caused by cardiopulmonary decompensation developed
after tuberculous intoxication.
Jumber S. was accused of murder and thievery. He was arrested on March 7.
29 April, 2008
A convict died
Mamuka N. died in the Medical Facility of the Penitentiary Department of the
Ministry of Justice.
The patient suffered from tuberculosis.
According to the doctors’ report the death was caused by cardiovascular
collapse.
Mr N. was arrested on April 14, 2008 for drug related offence.
24 April, 2008
The President pardoned
convicts solicited by Patriarch
The
convicts pardoned due to the Easter Holiday have visited the Patriarchate of
Georgia today. Ilia II, Patriarch of All Georgia has met the guests. Nika
Gvaramia, Minister of Justice has attended the event as well. Ilia II
blessed the guests and granted sum of money, sweets and wine to newly
released convicts.
Mr Gvaramia congratulated the guests and wished them happy Easter.
“It is important that you meet Easter at home with your family, I think you
realize the responsibility before your country and his Beatitude. You have a
chance to serve your country thanks to Patriarch and President” – Mr
Gvaramia said.
President of Georgia has pardoned 165 detainees, including 80 solicited by
Patriarch. There are 23 women and several juveniles in the list as well.
24 April, 2008
An event in the juvenile
facility
The Penitentiary Department of the Ministry of Justice along with the
Department of Sport of the Ministry of Culture, Sport and Monument
Protection has organized an arrangement in the juvenile facility – “A
Healthy Lifestyle”.
The representatives of the Department of Sport and celebrities have played
football with detainees.
The children got presents including ping-pong, basketball and football
balls, training apparatuses and Easter cakes.
The juveniles in football club of the facility have a professional coach.
24 April, 2008
The restoration of Anchi
Gospel completed
The
restoration works of the Anchi Gospel have been completed in the National
Archives of the Ministry of Justice of Georgia. The Gospel is dated back to
11-12 centuries.
The restoration works were financed by the International Charity Foundation
of the Catholicos –Patriarch of All Georgia.
The restoration works were held in the lab of manuscripts and microfilms of
the National Archives and consisted of three phases. The first step included
determination of quality of damage. The disinfection of pages was held, also
the engravings were intensified and pages cleaned.
The second phase included stretch of pages, the artificial parchment was
made for filling the omitted pages. The artificial parchment was pasted into
the book and book cover restored during the third step of works.
The National Bureau of Forensic Science has examined the Anchi Gospel and
the date of re-write of the book and green eye type on the cover was
defined.
The Gospel is written on the parchment with nuskhuri script. The book is
silver plated. The manuscript has an engraving of Matthew Evangelist. The
cover and paintings are fulfilled by Beka Opizari. The Gospel has 269 pages
including 3 empty ones.
The book has an inscription by the Archbishop Tevdore of Anchi who remembers
David Soslani, Queen Tamara, Lasha-Giorgi and goldsmith Beka.
The Gospel of Anchi was contributed to the National Archives in 1923 by
citizen from Tsalka.
23 April, 2008
The NBFS representatives
participate in the ENFSI meeting
Levan Gvidiani, deputy head of the Levan Samkharauli National Bureau of
Forensic Science of the Ministry of Justice; Irina Tandilashvili, head of
the DNA lab of the Bureau; Nino Kochiashvili, the DNA expert and Teimuraz
Magradze, representative of the quality control division participate in the
meeting of the European Network of Forensic Science Institutes in Prague,
Czech Republic.
The DNA lab of the Bureau of Forensic Science has joined the network last
year. The ENFSI unites almost all DNA labs of Europe. The representatives of
the labs meet biannually and discuss 6-month results. The parties also plan
bilateral visits in order to foster co-operation.
The DNA lab in Georgia has been working since March 2007. The meetings of
colleagues is very important for DNA experts, the gatherings support
implementation of the up-to-date technologies and development of the
forensic science in Georgia.
The toxicological lab of the National Bureau of Forensic Science will join
the European club in nearest future as well. The NBFS has already received
the approval from the network.
23 April, 2008
A convict died
Badri P. died in the medical facility of the Penitentiary Department of the
Ministry of Justice.
He suffered from the cerebral blood supply disturbance and hemi paresis.
According to the doctors’ information the death was caused by cardiovascular
failure developed after cerebral blood supply disturbance.
Mr P. was arrested on October 15, 2006. He was accused of calculated
homicide and sentenced to 16.5 years of imprisonment.
23 April, 2008
Students attended internship
in the National Archives
The students of the Ilia Chavchavadze State University have completed
internship in the National Archives of the Ministry of Justice of Georgia
today. Seventeen students from the Humanitarian and Cultural research
faculty have attended 3-months internship.
The special syllabus was developed for students in the National Archives.
The students increased awareness in documents keeping including biological
protection, restoration and conservation technologies, principals of
registration, methods of use of documents and arrangement of social and
legal requests of citizens, also organization of insurance of most important
documents and basics of case management.
All interns got positive evaluations after final tests.
23 April, 2008
The ownership certificates
online
The number of consumers of the online services of the National Agency of
Public Registry of the Ministry of Justice is increasing significantly. Up
to 300 citizens have enjoyed online service at
www.napr.gov.ge during the
recent month; while more than 800 customers used the service since December
2007.
A special application available online can be sent to the NAPR from any
location. The Agency will return a certificate also online. The document
will be valid without signature or seal for all public or private agencies.
The charge could also be paid online. The service is available in all cities
(Tbilisi, Batumi, Kutaisi, Mtskheta, Gori, Telavi, Rustavi, Gardabani,
Borjomi, Khelvachauri, Kobuleti, Zestaponi, Ozurgeti, Senaki, Poti and
Khashuri) connected to the united system of the NAPR.
22 April, 2008
Didgori district residents to
enjoy facilitated CRA service
The
Civil Registry Agency of the Ministry of Justice continues documentation of
citizens. The CRA representatives have visited Tabakhmela village today. The
village has become part of the capital recently. The Agency staff delivered
necessary documents for IDs from up to 80 citizens.
Eter Kamarauli, deputy chairperson of the CRA attended the event.
The Civil Registry employees have shot free photos of residents of Kojori,
Shindisi, Tsavkisi and Tabakhmela. They will receive ID cards after ten
days.
The same undertakings are held countrywide. More than 3000 people have
already received ID cards within the initiative. Up to 17000 citizens to
receive the identification documents during one month period in order to
realize their civil rights.
22 April, 2008
10 457 cases enforced in first
quarter of 2008
10 457 cases have been enforced by the Enforcement Department of the
Ministry of Justice in the first quarter of 2008.
According to the statistics and analytical division of the Department the
current figure is 1 025 more than the same of last year. In the first
quarter of 2007 the Department bailiffs enforced 9 252 cases countrywide.
21 April, 2008
The LAS released a suspect
from the court
Omar B. a suspect was released from the court thanks to the attorney of the
Legal Aid Service.
Mr B. was accused of thievery. Beqar Rogava, the attorney of the Samegrelo
bureau of the Service has applied to the regional office of the Prosecutor
General and requested a plea bargaining for the suspect. Mr B. was released
without bail, he was sentenced to 5 years of non-custodial punishment.
21 April, 2008
The 48-page passport is
cheaper
The 48-page passport is available for reduced price.
The amendments to the law on Charges for the Service provided by the Civil
Registry Agency have entered into force today. The state due has reduced
from GEL 60 to GEL 40.
The 48-page passport was launched in June 2007 and was created for active
travelers. The CRA has also 32-page passport which costs GEL 35.
The World War veterans; fighters for territorial integrity of Georgia;
disabled veterans and foreign citizens who were granted Georgian citizenship
by the President of Georgia are exempted from state due.
Also 50 percent benefits are fixed for war and army veterans, exiled people,
disabled people of I and II groups and citizens under 16.
21 April, 2008
The CRA representative to
attend conference in London
Giorgi Vashadze, Chairman of the Civil Registry Agency of the Ministry of
Justice to attend the Security Document World & Identity Loop 2008
conference and exhibition in London, UK.
The delegates from 200 countries and more than 1000 registered participants
to take part in the conference organized by the Security Document World.
The meeting to address the e-passports, security threats, and regulating
standards for the e-identification cards.
The parties to discuss protection of the electronic and biometric documents,
also ways to solve problems during the customs procedures.
Up to 40 international organizations will introduce products and services
including samples of e-travel documents, e-ID cards and e-visas.
18 April, 2008
The Marriage Bureau in Signagi
to work twenty-four hours a day
The
Civil Registry Agency of the Ministry of Justice has implemented new service
for couples. The CRA has arranged 24 hour service in the Signangi Marriage
Bureau which has been launched several months ago. All interested parties
can contact the office: 895 247777 and order the ceremony. It is necessary
to inform the Bureau at least an hour before the event.
The state due for the registration of marriage and certificate is GEL 9. The
charge for service is GEL 50.
The reconstructed Marriage Bureau in Signagi, 10 Kostava Street, was part of
the urban development plan. The house was built in second part of 19th
century and is part of the cultural heritage.
18 April, 2008
Erekle II’s judgment about
disputed land
An
e-version of the judgment of King Erekle II has been posted at
www.justice.gov.ge today.
The verdict is dated back to July 11, 1788. Zakaria Endronikashvili, Mouravi
of Kiziki and David Abkhazi disputed over land in Kardenakhi and Bakurtsikhe
and both appealed to the King.
Erekle II held hearing along with judges. Mr Abkhazi submitted a Book of
Deed issued by King Konstantine which proved ownership of land. The disputed
property was awarded to David Abkhazi.
Mr Endronikashvili was given five months period to prove ownership orelse he
had no right to appeal.
The judgment is sealed by Metropolitan Anton of Alaverdi, Queen Darejan,
Princes Giorgi and Vakhtangi.
18 April, 2008
The CRA facilitated death
registration
The death registration procedure has been facilitated in the Civil Registry
Agency of the Ministry of Justice. The facilitation to solve problems
related to the proceedings.
The amendments of the law on Registration of Civil Acts have entered into
force. According to the changes all medical facilities must inform the CRA
offices about death of citizen. The death certificate will be issued
regarding the information of the healthcare organization and the family
members of the deceased person are not able to go to the Registry office.
In case of rural areas the local authorities must inform the Civil Registry
about death, and the Registry to register the act.
For instance, the death registration used to be difficult procedure; the
family members of deceased person were able to submit reference from the
medical facility. If the family could not present a reference it was obliged
to appeal to the court and require verification of jural fact.
17 April, 2008
Socially useful work was
discussed in Kutaisi
The Imereti Bureau of the National Service of Non-custodial Punishments and
Probation, Kutaisi Municipality and the Norwegian Rule of Law Mission to
Georgia have discussed opportunities of employment of parolees and use of
socially useful work in Kutaisi.
The National Service of Non-custodial Punishments and Probation enforces the
control of socially useful work as an alternative punishment. According to
the Information of the Imereti Bureau of the Service all alternative
punishments concerning the useful work have been enforced so far. The Bureau
intends to receive other probationers with similar punishments. The Kutaisi
accomplishment service has expressed interest to employ parolees.
The Kutaisi city authorities and the Probation Bureau will continue
cooperation to employ probationers.
17 April, 2008
The CRA employees to shape up jural fact verification skills
The
EU funded project "Support to the Reform of the Ministry of Justice" has
organized 5-day training for the employees of the Civil Registry Agency of
the Ministry of Justice of Georgia concerning the procedures of verification
of jural fact.
The experts to discuss administrative procedures, oral hearings, invitation
of parties, decision making and appealing rules with representatives of the
CRA. The event is first from planned five seminars dedicated to the jural
fact determination. Overall, 100 CRA employees to take part in the
workshops.
Due to the legislative amendments the Civil Registry will be eligible to
determine jural facts instead of the Court in case of birth, death, birth
registration, death registration. These facts were verified by the court so
far and the people were able to pay state levies for long term procedure
(2-6 months).
After the CRA territorial offices launch verification of jural facts the
procedure will be free of charge and the terms to be reduced to 1-2 months.
For instance, the determination of jural facts such as birth, death, and/or
birth registration, death registration is required for people who lack the
prove of abovementioned documents in case when it is missing or unavailable
in records of the archives and etc.
16 April, 2008
The LAS announced job openings
The Legal Aid Service of the Ministry of Justice of Georgia is announcing
job openings in two newly established consulting centers in Ozurgeti and
Ambrolauri. The Service to employ four consultants in both bureaus (two in
each). The consultants to provide local population with free legal aid and
help them to prepare appropriate documents.
All interested parties can submit applications until April 30, 2008 from 11
a.m. to 5 p.m. address: 1 Kostava Street, Ozurgeti; 24 Agmashenebeli Street,
Ambrolauri.
The LAS will inform candidates about date and place of interview.
For further information please visit www.justice.gov.ge or call 988493.
The Legal Aid Service was launched in the Ministry in July 2007.
Currently, there are LAS offices in Tbilisi, Mtskheta-Mtianeti, Kakheti,
Kvemo-Kartli, Shida-Kartli, Imereti, Samegrelo and Ajara.
16 April, 2008
Seminar for probationer women
The National Service of Non-custodial Punishments and Probation,
associations "Junior Achievement" and "Woman and Business" have arranged
joint training for 16 probationer women in Imereti. The seminar was
dedicated to business management issues.
The project "Arrange Own Business" is aimed to support employment and
vocational training of probationers.
The workshop in Kutaisi addressed majorly most requested professions on the
labor market.
The "Arrange Own Business" had been already implemented in Kakheti in June
2007. The initiative maintained re-training of 21 probationers. The program
to cover other regions as well.
16 April, 2008
A convict died
Suleiman A. 52; died in # 8 prison of the Penitentiary Department of the
Ministry of Justice.
According to preliminary information the death was caused by infarcts.
Mr A.'s health conditions deteriorated on April 15, 2008. Despite the
measures of emergency doctors the inmate died.
Suleiman A. was arrested on August 10, 2007. He was accused of thievery and
sentenced to 1 year of imprisonment.
15 April, 2008
The rights registration
software launched in Samtredia, Senaki and Zestaponi
The National Agency of Public Registry of the Ministry of Justice continues
implementation of the rights registration and application filing software in
the regions. The Samtredia, Senaki and Zestaponi offices have joined the
network recently. The personnel have attended two-week training before the
implementation.
As a result of the software implementation the registration offices have
e-turnover of documents. The program has facilitated the service
significantly. The network allows distance service as well. The citizens can
request documents from other cities.
The software to make available the NAPR information online for banks,
realtors, real estate agencies and notaries. All private companies, which
sign memorandum with the NAPR, could become authorized users of the program.
The contractor companies are eligible to perform the registration procedure
and receive required documents of their consumers.
The software already works in Tbilisi, Mtskheta, Kutaisi, Batumi, Rustavi,
Gardabani, Khelvachauri, Gori, Telavi, Poti, Borjomi, Marneuli and Ozurgeti
registration offices.
The Agency plans to implement the software in up to 30 offices by the end of
2008.
14 April, 2008
5-day training to be held for
registrars of governmental agencies
The 5-day seminar has been launched in the National Archives of the Ministry
of Justice of Georgia for registrars of archives of governmental agencies.
The archivists of the Ministry of Culture, Sport and Protection of Cultural
Heritage, including museums, theatres, National Musical Center, V.
Sarajishvili Tbilisi State Conservatory; A. Kutateladze Tbilisi State
Academy of Arts; V. Chabukiani College of Ballet and other organizations
overall 41 participants attend the seminar. The single rules of case
management and principles of co-operation of archives are at the top of
seminar agenda.
The workshop to address several issues including: preparation of
administrative documents; organization of paperwork; formation of cases and
arrangement of nomenclature; assessment of documents; provision of security
of archive records; scientific data system and utilization of documents. The
simulation to be held during the seminar.
14 April, 2008
Eight accused citizens
released
The public attorneys of the Legal Aid Service of the Ministry of Justice
have taken part in 2 396 criminal and 280 administrative cases in first
quarter of 2008. Meanwhile they consulted up to 1000 people and helped them
to prepare documents.
The public attorneys have supported release of eights suspects including 3
juveniles. Currently, the LAS bureaus work on 1 410 cases.
The Legal Aid Service was launched in the Ministry in July 2007. The public
attorneys arrange defence of suspected citizens at all phases of an
investigation.
The LAS bureaus have consulting centers where all interested parties could
get legal aid.
Currently, there are LAS offices in Tbilisi, Mtskheta-Mtianeti, Kakheti,
Kvemo-Kartli, Shida-Kartli, Imereti, Samegrelo and Ajara. The special
contest was held to select staff members.
11 April, 2008
Job openings in Zugdidi
notaries
The job openings announced for three vacancies in Zugdidi notaries according
to the order of Nika Gvaramia, Minister of Justice to close on April 14,
2008.
The interviews to be held on April 22-23, 2008 in the Ministry of Justice.
All interested parties who have been interns; and have experience of working
as notary, secretary of notary or consultant of notary for at least one year
and have passed notary exams are welcomed. The applications must be
submitted to the civil reception of the Ministry of Justice until April 14,
2008.
For further information please contact the secretariat of the commission: 75
82 75.
11 April, 2008
57 723 passports and 101 794
IDs issued in three months
The territorial offices of the Civil Registry Agency of the Ministry of
Justice have issued 57 723 passports and 101 794 IDs in first quarter of
2008.
According to the data analysis the majority of passports - 21 278 were
issued in March; while January is leading by number of issued IDs - 35 842
citizens have applied for the document.
All 16 years old citizens of Georgia are obliged to receive ID cards. The
document is free of charge on the 10th day from submission of an
application.
11 April, 2008
DNA test helped to investigate
criminal cases
The biological lab of the Levan Samkharauli National Bureau of Forensic
Science has held 689 examinations since January 2008 including 36 DNA tests.
According to the Bureau DNA tests were appointed due to criminal
investigation or court demand. The cases included 5 calculated homicides; 4
sexual harassment facts; 1 traffic accident; 2 body identifications; 1
suicide; 13 affiliations; 1 injury; 4 personal identifications and 5
thievery facts. The DNA test helped to investigate the abovementioned cases.
Most significant was the test which helped to uncover the banditry fact in
Sachkhere. Two suspects were detained and their fault was proved. The
primary serologic examination showed that both suspect and victim had
similar blood groups. The DNA test identified suspects exactly. The lab
examined the jacket of two suspects. The blood spots of both accused and
victim were discovered on one jacket while the spots of both suspects were
on cloths of another one.
The Isani-Samgori police asked for DNA test in order to identify biological
mother of kidnapped child. A neighbor kidnapped kid and mother has found the
child herself. She proved the motherhood thanks to the DNA test.
10 April, 2008
Internship contest in the
National Archives
The National Archives of the Ministry of Justice has announced internship
contest. The deadline for submission of an application is April 23, 2008;
address: 1 Vazha-Pshavela Ave. Tbilisi, Georgia.
All interested parties with higher education and/or students of graduate
course are eligible to participate in the contest. The candidates must
submit an application, copy of diploma or appropriate document,
autobiography, copy of an ID card and two photos (size 3X4).
The contest to have three phases including evaluation and discussion of
applications; interview the candidates must demonstrate knowledge of
Constitution of Georgia, law on “National Backlog and National Archives of
Georgia”, statute of the National Archives an #71 order from March 12, 2007
of the Minister of Justice of Georgia; and computer skills including MS
Word, MS Excel, Windows.
The selected candidates to pass 6-month internship in the National Archives
and its five Central Archives.
All successful interns will get special certificates.
For further information please contact the civil reception of the NA or
call: 37-39-25; 38-28-46.
10 April, 2008
The MOJ registered all
statutory acts submitted
The Department of Systematization of Normative Acts and Relations with Local
Bodies of the Ministry of Justice has registered 761 statutory acts
submitted during the first quarter of 2008.
The Department did not reject any act during this period while last year 58
acts were discarded due to procedural violations.
The Department has issued positive opinions on 281 acts while 480 acts were
returned to local authorities with remarks. The majority of violations – 119
were from Samegrelo and Zemo Svaneti region.
The Ministry is not authorized to reject the act due to content errors even
in case of incompatibility with higher normative act. The MOJ sends special
remarks to the authorities about mistakes and errors.
8 April, 2008
The MOJ responds to the
Ministry of Justice of Russian Federation
Nika
Gvaramia, Minister of Justice of Georgia has responded to the letter from
Russian colleagues.
The Russian counterparts demand extradition of 35 citizens who are in
custody in Abkhazia, Georgia. The Russian side desires close cooperation
with Abkhazia’s de-facto authorities.
Mr Gvaramia called politically and legally incorrect several phrases of the
letter such as “Abkhazian authorities” or “Abkhazian-Russian relations”.
Mr Gvaramia called the letter extremely unfriendly which violates all
recognized basic international legal principles. According to the Justice
Minister the action is aimed at recognition of sovereignty of “unrecognized
territory”. He also marked that the Russian authorities intend to conduct
official relations with Abkhazia and attempt to copy North Cyprus model
there. Minister assessed the action as continuation of recent developments
such as withdrawal from the CIS agreement about sanctions on Abkhazia.
Consequently, the Ministry of Justice of Georgia invoking Constitution of
Georgia and principles of territorial integrity based on international acts
and agreements states that the Russian Federation must contact Georgia as
full member and subject of international community. Other else Georgia will
appraise any other action as intervention into internal affairs of the state
and violation of sovereignty and territorial integrity.
8 April, 2008
The NAPR delegation to
participate in UNECE seminar
The delegation of the National Agency of Public Registry of the Ministry of
Justice to visit Norway on April 9, 2008 for one week trip. The NAPR
representatives will attend seminar about Legal Support of Socially
Vulnerable Population in UNECE (UN Economic Commission for Europe) member
states.
The UNECE land administration work group organized the seminar to discuss
the role of member states in legal support of socially vulnerable people,
future plans in land administration and other issues.
Jaba Ebanoidze, chairman of the NAPR; Guranda Goglidze, deputy chairperson
and Eka Meskhidze, head of the Department of Relations with International
Organizations are among the members of delegation. The SIDA project
“Registration and Cadastre Management and Training Support Program”
sponsored the trip.
7 April, 2008
The governmental task force
elaborated recommendations
The
Interagency Task Force for Fair and Free Elections has held first meeting in
the Ministry of Justice today. The representatives of NGOs and international
organizations participated in the event as well.
According to Nika Gvaramia, Minister of Justice and task force member the
meetings are aimed at improving electoral environment. The parties have
elaborated several recommendations.
“We appealed to the Central Electoral Commission to accept special measures
in order to prohibit involvement of administrative resource during the
campaign. The document must be distributed among all public officials” – Mr
Gvaramia said.
The task force discussed issues indicated in the Ombudsman’s report
concerning Presidential elections.
“The documents prepared by the Public Defender have not been delivered by
the group yet; but we intend to send the case to the Prosecutor General’s
Office for further investigation” – Justice Minister said.
7 April, 2008
The TCPPS trainers attend
workshop
The trainers of the Training Center of the Penitentiary and Probation
Service with financial support of the United Nations and under the aegis of
the Center have attended 3-day course about international and regional
standards of human rights protection rules and procedures in penitentiary
facilities.
Giorgi Chkheidze, chairman of the Young Lawyers Association; Levan Labauri,
UN expert and Giorgi Giorgadze from the Ombudsman’s office conducted the
workshop.
Fifteen trainers took part in the seminar. They got UN manuals about human
rights conventions.
7 April, 2008
A wanted citizen detained
A wanted citizen has been detained in the Samgori office of the Civil
Registry Agency of the Ministry of Justice.
According to the information of the Internal Control and Audit division of
Dali T. 43, submitted application for an ID card and required the same day
premium service.
The verification procedure revealed that Ms T. has been wanted since 2001
for fraud.
The CRA informed the Isani-Samgori police and Ms T. was detained.
7 April, 2008
The CRA employees attended
two-day training
The
Training Center of Justice and the Department of the International Public
Law of the Ministry of Justice have organized training course for the
employees of the Civil Registry Agency of the MOJ.
The course covered development of the system of civil and family law issues
for international legal aid.
Nino Kilasonia, advisor of the International Legal Aid Division of the
Department of the International Public Law conducted the seminar.
The employees got special certificates. The staff of regional offices of the
CRA to pass the similar trainings in nearest future as well.
5 April, 2008
Church blessed
in #2 Rustavi prison
Metropolitan
Teodore of Akhaltsikhe and Tao Klarjeti and Metropolitan David of Amba
Alavderdi have blessed new Saint Giorgi church in #2 Rustavi prison of the
Penitentiary Department of the Ministry of Justice. Nika Gvaramia, Minister
of Justice and inmates of the prison have attended the event. The church was
built with financial support of the Penitentiary Department.
“The church very important for the inmates of this facility, the convicts
will have an opportunity to participate in the divine service. We’ll do our
best to create such conditions in all detention facilities. The Easter
service will be held here as well” – Mr Gvaramia said. He appreciated
Metropolitans Teodore and David and Orthodox Church of Georgia for provided
support.
The divine service to be held weekly in #2 prison.
4 April, 2008
“Let’s Create Future of
Georgia Together” has been held in the juveniles facility
The
concert “Let’s Create Future of Georgia Together” has been held in the
Juveniles Educational Facility of the Penitentiary Department of the
Ministry of Justice today.
The event was held under the aegis of Gigi Tsereteli, chairman of the
Healthcare and Social Security Committee of the Parliament of Georgia,
Children’s City Council of Tbilisi and the Penitentiary Department.
The dancers from “Egrisi” ensemble performed for coevals.
The juvenile inmates got film collection of 116 comedies and popular science
films within the undertaking.
The “Kolkhi” company presented sports equipment and sweets to young
convicts.
4 April, 2008
Giorgi and Mariam top the
popular names
Giorgi
and Mariam lead the names of newborn children during recent three months in
Georgia.
The analytical division of the Civil Registry Agency of the Ministry of
Justice has performed research based on issued birth certificates. As a
result the names of saints are very popular in Georgia.
The research became available since the e-database was created in the
Agency.
Regarding the study Giorgi remains leading boy’s name. The quintuple looks
as follows: Giorgi – 307; Luka – 287; Nikoloz – 207; Saba – 203; David –
117.
Andria, Lazare, Danieli, Mate and Demetre are also very popular.
Mariam is leading name among girls. The feminine quintuple: Mariam – 404;
Nino – 220; Ana – 177; Lizi (Liza) – 168; Elene – 127.
Foreign names are also popular among girls including Victoria, Alexandra,
Anastasia, Sophia and Elizabeth.
For instance, according to the birth certificates issued in 1990-ies Giorgi,
David, Irakli, Levan and Lasha were leading the list. Female names leading
during the same period were Nino, Tamara, Mariam, Natia and Teona.
6 123 primary birth certificates were issued since January 2008. There are 3
163 boys and 2 960 girls among newborns.
4 April, 2008
The TCPPS trainers attend
workshop
The trainers of the Training Center of the Penitentiary and Probation
Service with financial support of the United Nations and under the aegis of
the Center to attend 3-day course about international and regional standards
of human rights protection rules and procedures in penitentiary facilities.
Fifteen trainers to take part in the seminar. Giorgi Chkheidze, chairman of
the Young Lawyers Association; Levan Labauri, UN expert and Giorgi Giorgadze
from the Ombudsman’s office will conduct the workshop.
4 April, 2008
MOJ employees attend seminar
about labor law
The employees of the human resources and legal department of the Ministry of
Justice; staff of the Inspection General and entities in charge of the
Ministry to participate in the seminar dedicated to the labor law. The
Training Center of Justice of the Ministry to host the event during April
4-11.
The labor code, the laws on interest conflict and corruption, public
service, legal entities, also directives of the Council of Europe and
international conventions concerning labor to top the workshop agenda.
Irakli Kandashvili, the expert to conduct the seminar.
3 April, 2008
Meeting dedicated to the
penitentiary and probation system reform
The
advisory board of the EU supported project “Penitentiary and Probation
System Reform” have held meeting in the Ministry of Justice of Georgia. Tina
Burjaliani, First Deputy Minister of Justice chaired the meeting. Gunhild
Fridh, team leader of the project; experts from the program, Jan-Eric
Josefsson, deputy chairman of the Swedish Prison and Probation Service;
representatives of the EU Commission; judiciary; Prosecutor General’s
Office; Public Defender; non-governmental and international organizations
participated in the event.
The Swedish Prison and Probation Service has been implementing the
“Penitentiary and Probation System Reform” in Georgia since August 2006. The
parties featured arrangements implemented so far; the future plans were
discussed as well including study tours, seminars and support in development
of management principles.
Ms Burjaliani emphasized that the penal system development is key objective
of the Ministry. According to the First Deputy Minister the priority must
become advance of probation system.
She appreciated the Swedish Prison and Probation Service for provided
assistance of reform.
3 April, 2008
Cadastral map uploaded at the
NAPR page
The National Agency of Public Registry of the Ministry of Justice of Georgia
has posted cadastral map of Tbilisi at www.napr.gov.ge
As a result all interested parties could access the database online
including in-depth information about landed estate borders and immovable
property. All authorized users can download the interesting parts of map as
well.
3 April, 2008
Old document’s renovation is
underway in the NA
The
National Archives of the Ministry of Justice of Georgia is performing
restoration of endowment book dated back to 1675.
According to the document a man bokaultukhutsesi (a senior bailiff) Gorjaspi
who had no children or other relatives or descendants asked the King Erekle
I to allow him to endow all his fortune to the Saint George Church of
Alaverdi. The King satisfied Gorjaspi’s appeal and granted him to Alaverdi.
The document has attached latter provings by Teimuraz II and Queen Tamara
(daughter of Vakhtang VI) in 1739; also the endowment text is approved by
King Erekle II in 1774.
The document is a scroll 225 cm length and the text is written on both
sides.
The manuscript had been restored decades ago but some damages remained so
far.
Along with this manuscript the National Archives’ lab works on restoration
of documents dated back to 17-18th centuries including acts issued by King
Archil, Giorgi XII and Erekle II.
2 April, 2008
The LAS attorneys provided
legal consulting to Mtskheta-Mtianeti residents
The representatives of the Mtskheta-Mtianeti Bureau of the Legal Aid Service
of the Ministry of Justice have provided on-site legal consulting of
residents from nine rural areas of the region.
Levan Jorbenadze, the consultant of the LAS and attorneys Dimitri Bebia,
Aluda Buchukuri and Gvanca Gugeshashvili have visited Ananuri, Tsikhisdziri,
Tsivtskaro, Chartali, Khanda, Pasanauri, Kvesheti, Mleta and Gudauri and
provided local residents with legal aid.
They also introduced the activity of the Service and spread brochures about
the activity of the LAS.
2 April, 2008
The CRA employees to attend
two-day training
The Training Center of Justice and the Department of the International
Public Law of the Ministry of Justice have organized training course for the
employees of the Civil Registry Agency of the MOJ.
The course covers development of the system of civil and family law issues
for international legal aid.
Nino Kilasonia, advisor of the International Legal Aid Division of the
Department of the International Public Law conducts the seminar.
The employees of regional offices of the CRA to pass the similar trainings
in nearest future as well.
2 April, 2008
Ponichala residents to receive
new ID cards
The
Civil Registry Agency of the Ministry of Justice continues on site service
of citizens in order to maintain their identification process.
The CRA representatives have received documents of citizens experiencing
problems with identification documents in Ponichala. The undertaking is part
of President’s and Justice Minister’s joint initiative. The CRA
representatives received documents of up to 300 applicants and took digital
photos necessary for an ID card.
Giorgi Vashadze, chairman of the Civil Registry Agency and Merab Rapava,
head of the apparatus of the Didgori administration. The employees of the
Mtatsminda-Krtsanisi office of the CRA to provide Ponichala residents will
issue the ID cards in 10 days.
According to Mr Vashadze up to 3000 people have already got an ID cards
within the initiative. The project to cover whole Georgia; up to 17 000
people will get IDs countrywide.
1 April, 2008
2 923 declarations demanded
since January 2008
The Information Bureau of Public Officials’ Property and Financial
Statements of the Ministry of Justice received applications of 81 citizens
since January 2008. The applicants demanded financial statements of 2 923
public officials.
The interest increased in March when statements of 2 418 declarants were
requested. The public interest has increased in comparison with same figures
of last year when during three months 103 applicants requested 372
declarations.
1 April, 2008
The task force against torture
and inhuman treat works on action plan
The
meeting of the interactive task force for prevention of torture and inhuman
or degrading or punishment has met in the Ministry of Justice of Georgia.
The task force works on action plan for prevention of torture and inhuman or
degrading or punishment which to be implemented by the end of 2009.
Giorgi Bokeria, chairman of the task force, deputy chairman of the Legal
Affairs Committee of the Parliament; Tina Burjaliani, First Deputy Minister
of Justice; Mary Murphy, regional director of the Prison Reform
International; and Giorgi Chkheidze, chairman of the Association of the
Young Lawyers of Georgia; also representatives of Ombudsman’s office,
non-governmental and international organizations participated in the
meeting. The parties discussed issues concerning the action plan.
The plan implies improvement of conditions in penitentiary facilities,
protection of human rights and advance of healthcare system in prisons.
The task force was founded by President and consists of seventeen members.
1 April, 2008
An inmate died
Ambrosi B. died in the Medical Facility of the Penitentiary Department of
the Ministry of Justice.
The patient suffered from hypertension, blood supply disturbance and
hemiplegia.
According to the doctors’ report the death was caused by cardiovascular
collapse.
Mr B. was arrested on April 10, 2008 for calculated homicide and was
sentenced to 20 years of imprisonment.
1 April, 2008
Probationers helped to settle
yard of house of virtue
The probationers of the Imereti Bureau of the National Penitentiary and
Probation Service of the Ministry of Justice have participated in works to
settle yard of a house of virtue in Samtredia.
Fifteen parolees including four juveniles participated in renovation of the
yard.
Green plants were provided by the Samtredia Service of the West Georgia
Railway and columns for fence were provided by one probationer.
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