OSCE Assists Georgia to Increase Security of Prison System

The OSCE is assisting the Georgian Justice Ministry in strengthening prison security management with a week-long training programme for senior prison security personnel which started on September 13, the OSCE Mission to Georgia reported.

Eighteen high-ranking professionals will attend the course, led by international experts who will be focusing on security strategy and treatment of detainees in the context of international standards and recognized best practices.

“I welcome the Justice Ministry’s willingness to work with us in this important aspect of prison reform,” Ambassador Roy Reeve, the Head of the OSCE Mission to Georgia, said.