Georgian Ministry of Internal Affairs: annual report

The Ministrys de-politicization and restructuring is highlighted in the annual report presented by the Minister of Internal Affairs of Georgia, Irakli Gharibashvili.

One of the main points underlined in the report is abolishing Constitutional Security and Special Operative departments in November 2012. Other issues covered were creation of anti-corruption and state security agencies and central criminal police department.

He also underlined that, in spite of the fact that 16892 prisoners have left prison since October 2012, crime rate has decreased.This year crime cases opening rate is 57,2%.

"The 2013 report speaks in detail about completed or important ongoing processes in the frameworks of the reforms, like depoliticizing the Ministry, providing publicity and transparency of the Ministrys work, human rights protection, working on legislative acts, providing public order, road safety, illegal drugs turnover, the fight against corruption and trafficking, improving counter terrorism, cybercrime, the Ministry providing high quality service and deepening international cooperation, Gharibashvili said.

A significant part of the report was dedicated to development of structure for the Ministry and legal initiatives.

"In 2013, the Ministry of Internal Affairs worked specifically on refining their legislative base. On 4 October 2013, the parliament of Georgia adopted a new law for police that was initiated by MIA, with a number of police actions that the previous law didnt consider. A draft of amendments for the law on administrative offences and law on Georgian road travel is being discussed. MIA worked out a Georgian draft law on amendments to the criminal code of Georgia and other important initiatives. Part of the drafts have been presented to parliament for discussion, and the other part is being prepared for presentation, the report says.

MIAs report received positive evaluation from the Cabinet of Georgia.