The Ombudsman attended the swearing-in ceremony of new attorneys

The Ombudsman of Azerbaijan, Sabina Aliyeva, attended the solemn swearing-in ceremony of the new attorneys. 

Chairman of the Bar Association, Anar Bagirov, and the Ombudsman made opening speeches. 

While speaking, the Ombudsman emphasized the ongoing measures to increase the institutional development and reputation of the lawyering institute in our country, saying that the strengthening and modernization of the institute are the priorities of state policy. 

Speaking about the cooperation between the Ombudsman Institution and the Bar Association, S. Aliyeva emphasized that the collaboration between these institutions continues to provide the population with professional legal assistance, thereby ensuring more reliable protection of rights and freedoms and organizing educational activities.  

The Ombudsman stated that they are actively involved in the process of improving normative legal acts related to legal practice, adding that the reforms carried out in this field, as well as the strengthening and increased reputation of the lawyering institute, have also contributed to a growing interest in this area of work.

Subsequently, S. Aliyeva was awarded the Jubilee badge "100th anniversary of the Azerbaijani Bar Association  for her special contributions to the joint cooperation between the Bar Association and the Ombudsman Institution.

In conclusion, a solemn swearing-in ceremony for new attorneys was held. The Ombudsman presented them with their certificates and wished them success in their future endeavors.