COE EXPERTS PRAISE JUDICIAL REFORMS IN AZERBAIJAN

16.12.2006 [15:33]
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Azerbaijan-Council of Europe joint working group was formed in March last year to increase the efficiency of the justice and judicial systems.

Discussion at the recent meeting of working group revolved around strengthening the judicial power, building the capacity of judges and prosecutors.

Justice Minister, chairman of the Court-Legal Council Fikret Mammadov met with working group members.

On the measures to improve the judicial system in Azerbaijan, Minister said that Azerbaijan closely cooperates with the Council of Europe, and stressed the special role of the working group in achieving accomplishments.

Experts welcomed the actions taken to improve the efficiency of the justice and judicial systems, stressing that the laws adopted in this field are up to the European standards. They highlighted the transparent way of selection of judges in Azerbaijan, and described it as the one of the Europe’s most progressive procedures.

Rafaelle Sabato, member of the working group, judge of the Naples Court was awarded a symbolic medal of the Justice Ministry for contribution to the judicial reforms in Azerbaijan.

Ramiz Rzayev, chairman of the Supreme Court of Azerbaijan, was present at the meeting.

COE EXPERTS PRAISE JUDICIAL REFORMS IN AZERBAIJAN

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