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    Reinforcing the independence and efficiency of justice in the southern
    Caucasus

    Strasbourg, 12.11.2008 - A conference will be held on reinforcing the
    independence and efficiency of judicial systems in the south Caucasian
    countries in Tbilisi (Georgia) on 19 and 20 November 2008, an event
    organised by the Council of Europe in co-operation with the Georgian
    Ministry of Justice.

    The conference is aimed at tacking stock of the progress made in the
    three countries of the southern Caucasus in the field of justice and the
    rule of law and to defining priorities for their judicial reforms. The
    meeting will also consider how to improve citizen access to justice and
    enhance the professionalism and efficacy of judges.

    This event will be attended by Justice Ministers, Presidents of Supreme
    Courts, Principal State Prosecutors, Ombudspersons and other members of
    the judicial professions in Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia.

    The Deputy Secretary General of the Council of Europe, Maud de
    Boer-Buquicchio, and the Georgian Minister for Foreign Affairs, Eka
    Tkeshelashvili, will be among the personalities speaking at the opening
    of the conference.

    A press conference will be held at 12.30 pm on Thursday 20 November in
    the Sheraton Metechi Palace, 20 Telavi St., Tbilisi.

    Programme and more information
    <http://www.coe.int/t/dghl/cooperat ion/default_EN.asp>

    Contacts:
    In Tbilisi: George Jashi or Tamara Chergoleishvili, tel. +995 32 91 38
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    In Strasbourg: Estelle Steiner, Press Officer, tel. +33 3 88 41 33 35,
    [email protected]

    Press Release
    Council of Europe Press Division
    Ref: 801a08
    Tel: +33 (0)3 88 41 25 60
    Fax:+33 (0)3 88 41 39 11
    [email protected]
    internet: www.coe.int/press

    To receive our press releases by e-mail, contact :
    [email protected]

    A political organisation set up in 1949, the Council of Europe works to
    promote democracy and human rights continent-wide. It also develops
    common responses to social, cultural and legal challenges in its 47
    member states.

    From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress
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