The News in Brief
Thursday, September 1, 2022
Prepared by Messenger Staff
Kelly Degnan talks the election process of Public Defender
US Ambassador to Georgia Kelly Degnan talked about the importance of the process of selecting a public defender:
"Choosing a public defender is extremely important. This is an opportunity for the Parliament of Georgia, for the country, to have a very inclusive process. Now it's time for as many relevant voices as possible to be heard in the process so that it is not a closed, limited-access process"
According to her explanation, the last process of selecting the Public Defender was quite well evaluated by international organizations, and in order for the country to maintain this rating, it must follow the principles established by the best practices of the world.
"It is very important to know that the previous selection process was very well evaluated by international agencies that regulate how public defenders should be selected. In fact, Georgia received a high rating because the process was inclusive, involving non-governmental organizations and many voices. If Georgia wants to maintain this high ranking, it must follow the principles established as the best international practice.
It is not really a secret how this process should go well, as it is all presented in the "Paris Principles", the recommendations of the Council of Europe. There are many roadmaps for Georgia to follow in order to manage this process well and select a public defender that will be the result of consensus by all parties. Remember that the main job of the public defender is to protect the human rights of every citizen of Georgia. This is an extremely important job and it needs to be done by someone who is impartial, qualified and acceptable to everyone," Kelly Degnan said.
PM Garibashvili meets with Ambassador of Armenia to Georgia
Prime Minister of Georgia Irakli Garibashvili met with the Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia to Georgia, Ruben Sadoyan.
According to the press service of the Government of Georgia, the conversation at the farewell meeting touched on good neighborly relations between the two countries and prospects for future cooperation in various fields.
According to their reports, the current situation in the region was discussed at the meeting.
The emphasis was on the importance of resolving conflicts in a peaceful way. It was noted that Georgia is always ready to contribute and support the peace process.
The Prime Minister thanked the Armenian diplomat for his service in the development of relations between the countries and wished him success in his future activities.
Kelly Degnan talks the election process of Public Defender
"Choosing a public defender is extremely important. This is an opportunity for the Parliament of Georgia, for the country, to have a very inclusive process. Now it's time for as many relevant voices as possible to be heard in the process so that it is not a closed, limited-access process"
According to her explanation, the last process of selecting the Public Defender was quite well evaluated by international organizations, and in order for the country to maintain this rating, it must follow the principles established by the best practices of the world.
"It is very important to know that the previous selection process was very well evaluated by international agencies that regulate how public defenders should be selected. In fact, Georgia received a high rating because the process was inclusive, involving non-governmental organizations and many voices. If Georgia wants to maintain this high ranking, it must follow the principles established as the best international practice.
It is not really a secret how this process should go well, as it is all presented in the "Paris Principles", the recommendations of the Council of Europe. There are many roadmaps for Georgia to follow in order to manage this process well and select a public defender that will be the result of consensus by all parties. Remember that the main job of the public defender is to protect the human rights of every citizen of Georgia. This is an extremely important job and it needs to be done by someone who is impartial, qualified and acceptable to everyone," Kelly Degnan said.
PM Garibashvili meets with Ambassador of Armenia to Georgia
According to the press service of the Government of Georgia, the conversation at the farewell meeting touched on good neighborly relations between the two countries and prospects for future cooperation in various fields.
According to their reports, the current situation in the region was discussed at the meeting.
The emphasis was on the importance of resolving conflicts in a peaceful way. It was noted that Georgia is always ready to contribute and support the peace process.
The Prime Minister thanked the Armenian diplomat for his service in the development of relations between the countries and wished him success in his future activities.