Retour Steering Committee Meeting

Steering Committee Meeting

On 12 December 2022 the Steering Committee Members evaluated implementation results of two Projects – “Enhancing the Accountability and the Efficiency of the Judicial System and the Professionalism of lawyers in Georgia” and “Supporting the Criminal Justice Reforms - Tackling Criminal Aspects of the Judicial Reforms in Georgia”. Project partners discussed completed activities and highlighted achieved results.

“In general, the Project implementation was smooth, in compliance with the work plan. Close communication was ensured with all national partners, beneficiaries and donors resulted in sustainable achievements as well as proper allocation of recourses. The Council of Europe expertise in the areas covered by the Project was appreciated by our partners and reflected in legislative, regulatory frameworks and practices of the national institutions” – mentioned at the meeting Lilit Daneghian-Bossler, Deputy Head of Cooperation Programmes Division, Implementation of Human Rights, Justice and Legal Co-operation Standards Department.

Partners also talked on future plans and objectives, which will be achieved mostly based on results of activities, implemented during the first phase. Hence, mutual work will be extremely important for project stakeholders to reach long-term and sustainable results.  

Till the end of year Projects’ partners will submit their proposals for future cooperation, based on which the coming projects will be developed.

Projects are co-financed by the European Union and the Council of Europe and implemented by the Council of Europe, in the framework of the Partnership for Good Governance (PGG II).

12 December 2022
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To enhance the efficiency, effectiveness and transparency of the court system in Georgia by supporting improved legislative safeguards, strengthened case management procedures, enhanced management practices and training capacities within the court system and at the Georgian Bar Association. 

  • Through the provision of legal expertise, networking opportunities and exchange of best practices with the Council of Europe consultative bodies and its member States;
  • Through the application of CEPEJ tools, recommendations, methodology and practical advice to improve the efficiency and quality of the Georgian justice system;
  • In close co-operation with the national authorities, civil society organisations, academia and partner international organisations;
  • By building the ownership through the institutionalisation of the changes promoted.
  • Building on the results of co-operation in the field of justice under PGG Phase I (2015-2018)

What do we expect to achieve? - professionalism of lawyers

  • The legislation on judicial appointment, evaluation, promotion and accountability is revised and applied in line with the European standards;
  • The timeliness and quality of court services are increased thanks to application of CEPEJ tools by courts and enhanced training of judges and staff;
  • Court users benefit from more accountable, transparent and efficient functioning of the court system;
  • Constitutional Court operates more efficiently;
  • Georgian Bar Association is better equipped to provide quality professional adaptation programme and continuous legal education for its members.
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Project runs from 1 November 2019 until 1 March 2023
  • The total budget is EUR 1,220,000.
  • 80% is funded by the European Union and 20% by the Council of Europe. The project is implemented by the Council of Europe.

The project is implemented by the Council of Europe’s Legal Cooperation Division of the Justice and Legal Cooperation Department, Directorate General of Human Rights and Rule of Law together with the Council of Europe Office in Georgia.

Project Officer
Ushangi BAKHTADZE