Challenges of Legal Regulation of Gifts in Public Service in Modern Georgian Legislation

Authors

  • Tea Samtchkuashvili Grigol Robakidze University
  • Shalva Lazariashvili Georgian Institute of Public Affairs (GIPA)

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.52340/zssulaw.2023.01.03

Keywords:

Public Administration, state servant, gift, regulation, practice

Abstract

The article aims to identify the complex challenges of the legal regulation of gifts within the of public service dimension and how these challenges, in turn, impact the efficacy of the governance process. Under the existing legal arrangement in Georgia, there has always been a problem of clear regulation/enforcement of the norms governing the issue of gifts, has consistently impeded the realization of an efficient and effective governance system. This article delves into the essential conditions that must be met for the proper regulation of gift-giving, evaluates the risks associated with this practice, and elucidates effective mechanisms for mitigating these risks. Furthermore, it underscores the crucial need for well-defined legal norms and the establishment of robust enforcement mechanisms as its propulsive factor. This study has encompassed an exhaustive examination and synthesis of legislation governing the exchange of gifts, alongside comprehensive analysis of scholarly works and manuals. In the pursuit of these objectives, both general and specialized research methods, including but not limited to analytical, synthetic, systematic and comparative legal methods were meticulously employed to process the retrieved information.

Author Biographies

Tea Samtchkuashvili, Grigol Robakidze University

Affiliate Professor

Shalva Lazariashvili, Georgian Institute of Public Affairs (GIPA)

Affiliate Professor

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Published

2025-02-02

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