Partnership for Good Governance II (2019-2022)
This section highlights :
- PGG's contribution to effective implementation of judicial reforms with a view to strengthening the independence, effectiveness and efficiency of the judiciary;
- PGG's support to establish an impartial and efficient justice system which is the key element for building societies based on respect for the rule of law and human rights in line with the European Convention on Human Rights;
- PGG's contribution to enhance the application of the European Commission for the efficiency of Justice (CEPEJ) tools, reinforcement of the national training institutions, strengthening legislation and capacities of justice actors, enforcement of judgments and improving women’s access to justice;
- PGG’s contribution to the achievement of the European Union 20 Deliverables for 2020 (Priority II.10.) in the field of judicial reforms and future PGG actions in the field of judicial reform in the EaP countries.
Speakers and participants of the online event “Improving the lives of citizens through better governance” of the Partnership for Good Governance (PGG) held from 5 to 7 October 2020, had the opportunity to exchange about priorities in the region under the PGG Programme.
Check the section presenting the final analysis of these suggestions, concerning main PGG themes, submitted in this framework.
Speakers
Christos Giakoumopoulos, Director General of Human Rights and Rule of Law, Council of Europe
Salla Saastamoinen, Acting Director-General for Justice and Consumers, European Commission
Ramin Gurbanov, President of the European Commission for the Efficiency of Justice (CEPEJ), Council of Europe
Testimonials
GEORGIA - The School of Justice Alumni Network – the way for opportunities for court staff and law school students
The School of Justice Alumni Network established in 2019 continues to be active even under the restrictions and the lockdown caused by COVID-19. The #Onlinetalks - thematic discussions in the field of justice, support of different initiatives, makes the platform even stronger.
Adjusted case management system of the Constitutional Court of GEORGIA
The case management system of the Constitutional Court of Georgia has been adjusted giving the possibility to Georgian citizens to get all relevant case-related information online thus ensuring access to justice even under the severe restrictions related to COVID-19.
Reaching hundreds of lawyers: the Professional Adaptation Programme of the GEORGIAN Bar Association
The long-lasting co-operation together with the Georgian Bar Association on the development of the Professional Adaptation Programme started in 2015. From 2019, the programme is in full force aiming at further preparing a person for the profession of lawyer.
Kristine Grigoryan, Deputy Minister of Justice of Armenia and Ani Mkhitaryan, Member of the Supreme Jucidial Council about...
Comprehensive judiciary reform launched in ARMENIA
Comprehensive judiciary reform launched in Armenia The Council of Europe project ''Support to the judicial reform – enhancing the independence and professionalism of the judiciary in Armenia'' started in 2019. With the overall objective to further promote judicial independence, the effectiveness...
Aram Orbelyan, President of the Association of Arbitrators of Armenia and Aida Avanessian, the Chairperson of the Board of the Association about...
ARMENIAN Association of Arbitrators to provide citizens with more options of access to justice
Armenian Association of Arbitrators to provide citizens with more options of access to justice The project ''Support to the judicial reform – enhancing the independence and professionalism of the judiciary in Armenia'' funded by the European Union and the Council of Europe within the framework of...
Directorate General of Enforcement of the Ministry of Justice of Azerbaijan about...
Implemention of international aspects of enforcement proceedings in AZERBAIJAN
Since March 2019, the Council of Europe and the authorities of Azerbaijan have been working together to improve the efficiency and quality of the judicial system. The ongoing project is implemented in the framework of the European Union/Council of Europe joint programme Partnership for Good...
Nora Karapetyan, Head of Section of the Association of Armenian Judges and Ani Harutyunyan, Judge of the Administrative Court about...
ARMENIAN women judges: providers of justice
Armenian women judges: providers of justice The Project ''Support to the judicial reform – enhancing the independence and professionalism of the judiciary in Armenia'' funded by the European Union and the Council of Europe within the framework of the Partnership for Good Governance (PGG) started...
Leyla Zakirova, Group leader at the Directorate General of Organisation and Supervision of the Ministry of Justice of Azerbaijan, National Correspondent of the CEPE about...
Fruitful co-operation with the PGG on implementation of CEPEJ tools, methodology and good practices in AZERBAIJAN
Since March 2019, the Council of Europe and the authorities of Azerbaijan have been working together to improve the efficiency and quality of the judicial system. The ongoing project is implemented in the framework of the European Union/Council of Europe joint programme Partnership for Good...
Yervand Khundkaryan, Head of the Cassation Court of Armenia, and Ashkhen Gharslyan, Head of the legal expertise service of the Cassation Court of Armenia about...
ARMENIA’s joining the ECHR Superior Courts Network contributes to better protection of rights
PGG Project “Supporting the criminal justice reform and harmonising the application of European standards in Armenia” Armenia’s joining the ECHR Superior Courts Network contributes to better protection of rights. “Armenia joined the Protocol number 16 to the European Convention on the Protection...
Quick Response Mechanism
The Quick Response Mechanism is a PGG tool, by which the European Commission for Democracy through Law (better known as the Venice Commission) may provide ad-hoc legal advice to respond to requests for legislative analysis and related assistance from the concerned countries or the European Commission.
Result factsheets
- Armenia
English - Armenian - Azerbaijan
English - Azerbaijani - Belarus
English - Russian - Georgia
English - Georgian - Republic of Moldova
English - Romanian - Ukraine
English - Ukrainian - Regional
English - Armenian - Azerbaijani - Georgian - Romanian - Russian -Ukrainian - Covid-19
English - Armenian - Azerbaijani - Georgian - Romanian - Russian - Ukrainian
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