Keyword: «republic of abkhazia»

This article examines one of the key problems of contemporary state-building in the Republic of Abkhazia, namely the absence of a coherent system of legislation regulating the civil service, as well as the conceptual shortcomings of the draft Law “On State Service” adopted at first reading. The study analyzes inconsistencies between labor law regulation and special service-related norms, the lack of clarity in the conceptual framework, competition with existing legislation governing military and law enforcement service, and the need to develop a unified model of public service. The article formulates proposals aimed at eliminating the identified contradictions and improving the legal framework of public service in the Republic of Abkhazia.

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.