Supreme Court of Georgia

UN special reporter Ms. Dubravka Simonovic conducted discussions at the Supreme Court of Georgia on the issues of violence against women

Published: 02/16/2016

On February 15, 2016 at the Supreme Court of Georgia by participation of UN special reporter on violence against women Ms. Dubravka Simonovic the meeting was held with the judges of the Common Courts of Georgia.

The Chairperson of the Supreme Court and the High Council of Justice Ms. Nino Gvenetadze opened the meeting and addressed to the participants. At the meeting in active question and answer format the issues related with the violence against women were discussed in relation with existing national legislation and deficiencies that are revealed in judicial practice.

The aim of Ms. Dubravka Simonovicofficial visit to Georgia, on February 15-19, presents to study the issues related with violence against women and to elaborate the relevant recommendations by envisaging the international practice.