Alexander Korshunov, "It is impossible to imagine modern democratic rule of law without justice departments"

The Decree of the PMR President was issued on the establishment of the Department of Justice on the 24th of July, 1991. This day is considered the beginning of the work of the executive authority, which for 30 years has been ensuring the rights and legitimate interests of citizens and the state, executing criminal penalties, conducting enforcement proceedings, conducting forensic examinations, providing legal services, and also coordinating the lawmaking activities of state and administrative bodies.

The solemn event was held in the capital's Palace of the Republic on the eve of the anniversary date. It was attended by PMR President Vadim Krasnoselsky, Chairman of the Supreme Council Alexander Korshunov, Parliamentarian Gregory Dyachenko, Deputy Prime Minister Stanislav Kasap, Prosecutor of the PMR Anatoly Guretsky. The Minister of Justice Alexandra Tumba presented them with the jubilee medals “30 years of Pridnestrovian justice”.

The participants of the event observed a minute of silence for the deceased employees of the ministry. Lieutenant Colonel of Justice Gennady Prutyan who was awarded the Order of Labor Glory passed away the day before.

Words of gratitude were addressed to the veterans of the state body, who made a huge contribution to the formation of the ministry and its subdivisions.

The PMR President Vadim Krasnoselsky noted in his welcoming speech that the Ministry of Justice is a conductor and a link between state and local government bodies.

Only a few people worked in the newly created Justice Department in 1991. Then it was transformed into Ministry. Today it is a multidisciplinary department with multifaceted tasks and functions that are performed by the departments of the state body, which include the civil service for the execution of sentences, the civil service of bailiffs, the department of forensic examinations and other departments.

The work of the justice authorities contributes to the development and strengthening of the Pridnestrovian statehood, the improvement of legislation, the establishment of the principles of justice, the implementation and protection of the constitutional rights and freedoms of our citizens, the speaker of the Parliament added. Alexander Korshunov thanked the leadership and employees of the Ministry of Justice for constructive professional dialogue with the Supreme Council, for participation in the legislative process.

The deputy of the Supreme Council Gregory Dyachenko was among the employees at the beginning of the formation of the ministry. The deputy noted in a comment to the parliamentary press service that no state can do without such a body as the justice body, which contains the solution of all legal issues.

In addition, the Supreme Council adopted laws to support the staff of the Ministry of Justice. To maintain human resources, the list of recipients of state subsidies for the purchase of housing included certified employees of the penal system and employees of the escort battalion of the Ministry of Justice's internal troops.

On the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the establishment of the ministry, a number of distinguished employees were awarded state awards. The solemn event ended with a screening of a film about the activities of the Pridnestrovian justice authorities.