Keyword: «independence of the judiciary»

This article examines certain aspects of the legal status, organizational structure, functions, and powers of the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Abkhazia, including its role in the enforcement of judicial decisions and the protection of court buildings and premises. Based on an analysis of the Regulation on the Ministry of Justice and other normative legal acts, the author presents a systematic characterization of the ministry’s tasks and functions, including its participation in lawmaking, maintenance of state registries, and coordination of the notarial system, the bar, and civil registry offices. Special attention is given to the scholarly discussion on the potential control of the judiciary by the executive branch. Claims regarding the subordination of the courts to the Ministry of Justice are examined and refuted. The author concludes by defining the role of the Ministry of Justice within the legal system of Abkhazia and affirms the ministry's non-interference in the administration of justice within the Republic.