Members of the Ethics Council of the Association of Mediators of Georgia (MAG) and experts from the Council of Europe met in Tbilisi on 29 and 30 April for a two-day workshop focused on strengthening ethical standards, disciplinary procedures and professional self-regulation in the field of mediation.

The participants discussed the fundamentals of mediation ethics, compared the Georgian Code of Ethics with the European Code of Conduct for Mediators, and identified areas requiring improvement. Through case studies, they examined certain ethical issues relating to impartiality, confidentiality, conflicts of interest, online mediation and the self-determination of the parties.

The second day was devoted to disciplinary responsibility, in particular the principles of fairness, proportionality, transparency and independence. Interactive exercises enabled participants to examine disciplinary scenarios and reflect on ways to enhance the effectiveness and consistency of the procedures applied by the Ethics Committee.

This workshop helped to strengthen the capacity of the MAG Ethics Committee to promote professional integrity and ensure the fair, transparent and effective handling of ethical and disciplinary matters.

This event was organised within the framework of the Council of Europe project “Support to Further Modernisation of Court Management in Georgia”. The project supports the continued application of European standards and contributes to the implementation of the Council of Europe Action Plan for Georgia 2024–2027.