Lasha Maghradze appointed as Deputy Minister of Justice

According to the Ministry of Justice, Lasha Maghradze has been appointed as Deputy Minister of Justice. According to the agency, Maghradze has 20 years of experience in the fields of criminal justice, enforcement and judicial systems, judicial training, anti-corruption activities, the rule of law, and human rights. 1TV+5

According to the ministry, Maghradze has collaborated with international partners to implement reforms in the justice sector. Prior to his appointment, he held the position of First Deputy Head of the State Security Service. 1TV+4

According to Radio Liberty, Maghradze began his career in 2002 and has worked at various times in the Ministry of Justice, the Prosecutor General's Office, the Supreme Court, and the High School of Justice. According to the same source, Maghradze's move to the Ministry of Justice coincided with the confirmation of Tamaz Borashvili as the new head of the State Security Service. Radio Tavisupleba