CRC UNITED NATIONS Convention on the Rights of the Child Distr. GENERAL CRC/C/15/Add.222 27 October 2003 Original: ENGLISH COMMITTEE ON THE RIGHTS OF THE CHILD Thirty-fourth session CONSIDERATION OF REPORTS SUBMITTED BY STATES PARTIES UNDER ARTICLE 44 OF THE CONVENTION Concluding observations: Georgia 1. The Committee considered the second periodic report of Georgia (CRC/C/104/Add.1) at its 914th and 915th meetings (see CRC/C/SR.914 and 915), held on 1 October 2003, and adopted, at the 918th meeting, held on 3 October 2003, the following concluding observations. A. Introduction 2. The Committee welcomes the timely submission of the State party’s second periodic report prepared in accordance with its general guidelines regarding the form and contents of periodic reports (CRC/C/58). The Committee welcomes the written replies to its list of issues (CRC/C/Q/GEO/2), which give a clearer understanding of the situation of children in the State party. It further notes with appreciation the high-level delegation sent by the State party and the constructive and open dialogue. B. Follow-up measures undertaken and progress achieved by the State party 3. The Committee welcomes the many legislative and other measures taken by the State party with a view to the implementation of the Convention, such as: (a) The amendments to the Civil Code providing children of 14 years or older with a legal standing in court proceedings (June 2003); (b) The amendments to the Code of Criminal Procedure providing for significant improvements of the rules applicable to juveniles in conflict with the law (1 January 2004); (c) The changes to the Code of Administrative Offences strengthening the protection of children from economic exploitation and drug abuse; GE.03-44620 (E) 271103