Supreme Court of Georgia

THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE SUPREME COURT OF GEORGIA HAD MET THE US AMBASSADOR

Published: 04/20/2015

In April 14, 2015 the Chairperson of the Supreme Court, Nino Gvenetadze, met with Richard Norland, US ambassador in Georgia.

The Ambassador expressed his gratitude for invitation and readiness from the US Government to be actively involved in the implementation of Justice Reform and all important projects that are directed to strengthen the judiciary.

The Chairperson discussed with the Ambassador the projects and challenges that are planned to be implemented by Nino Gvenetadze with the assistance of the judiciary.

As was mentioned by the Chairperson of the Supreme Court, active consultations and discussions are being held concerning the Justice Reform Project prepared by the Ministry of Justice. “Particular attention will be paid to contemporary methods of case examination and disciplinary procedures. The high standards of admissibility criteria and substantiation of judgments has the crucial importance in the Court of Cassation.  One of the important issues will be electronic case management and allocation of cases using the electronic system” – stated Nino Gvenetadze.

According to the statement of the Chairperson of the Supreme Court, electronic system of allocation of cases, which will be based on the random selection of the judge that will deal with the case, will increase the standard of independence and impartiality of the court.

The Chairperson noted the analysis of the disciplinary proceedings and the need for the improved effort in this direction, in the list of main issues: “The fact, that in the last two years there was no disciplinary sanctions, when in 2006-2012 there was a repressive policy in this field, requires research and analysis. We are planning to be more active in this course, society needs to have an answers on reaction on every violation during the legal proceedings”.

The meeting was also attended by the Heads of Civil, Administrative and Criminal Chambers of the Supreme Court of Georgia.