Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia

Special Committee reviewing cases of dismissal for political reasons continues its work in the regions

01.08.2013

Another work meeting of Special Committee reviewing cases of dismissal for political reasons was held in Kutaisi. Imereti is one of the first regions where Committee members shall meet with the applicants, hear testimony of witnesses and hold substantial review of the cases. 48 applications were submitted from Imereti, 19 of them are directors, 25 teachers and 9 former staff of a Resource Center.

The Committee members shall conduct similar meetings in different regions of Georgia. Those who have undergone serious stress will not have to travel to Tbilisi which incurs additional costs. Meetings are organized with the financial support of the Ministry of Education and Science and the UN.

Special Committee is composed of the representatives from the Ministry, civil society organizations and Public Defender’s Office.

After initial review, the Committee shall prepare conclusions of recommendative character for the Ministry as long as the Ministry makes decisions only in case of proof or denial of the fact of dismissal.