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Press-Conference of Human Rights Center – New Facts of Prisoners’ Physical Assault and Inhuman Treatment
May 1, 2014
Tomorrow, on May 2, at 12:30 pm Human Rights Center will held press-conference about new facts of physical assault and inhuman treatment of prisoners in penitentiary establishments in the Press-Club of the Prime Time. Lika Kazbegi, wife of a prisoner, will also attend the press-conference.
Irakli Okruashvili Appeals CEC Decision at the Court
April 30, 2014
Based on the decision of the Central Election Commission, former Defense Minister Irakli Okruashvili cannot participate in the local elections; the decision was made next day after Okruashvili registered as a candidate for the position of Gori Mayor. The CEC studied his case based on the complaints filed by chairman of the political movement For Fair Georgia Sergo Javakhadze and leader of the People’s Party Mamuka Giorgadze.
Adjara Prosecutor’s Office Is Requested to Make Case of Students’ Dispersal Public
April 30, 2014
Human Rights Center Presented Report on Media
April 24, 2014
On April 23, Human Rights Center presented report Georgian Media in Transitional Period. The Report was prepared with financial support of the National Endowment for Democracy (NED) and covers most significant developments in Georgian media in 2012-2014.
Court Left Davit Kevkhishvili on the Position
April 22, 2014
Gurjaani district court did not satisfy the solicitation of the Prosecutor’s Office on resigning Davit Kevkhishvili from the position of Kvareli district governor. Prosecutor’s office requested to impose 2 000 lari bail on him too but Judge Natela Jashiashvili did not satisfy their request.
Video-Crew of the TV 3 Was In Inhuman Conditions in Tskhinvali Prison
April 22, 2014
Tskhinvali de-facto authority released three employees of TV 3 – journalist Bela Zakaidze, cameraman Vakho Lekiashvili and technician of the TV-Company Mikheil Mikheov within 24 hours.
Article 42 of the Constitution to Defend Victims of Occupation at the European Court
April 17, 2014
On April 16, nongovernmental organization Article 42 of the Constitution held press-conference about problems of the population victimized by borderizatin process in Atotsi village near administrative boarder with South Ossetia and about detention of TV3 journalists.
Human Rights Center Presented Scandalous Letter of the Convicted Teimuraz Gvaradze at the Press-Conference
April 8, 2014
On April 8, Human Rights Center presented statement of prisoner Teimuraz Gvaradze to media in the press-club of the Prime Time. Gvaradze was member of Ex-president Mikheil Saakashvili’s security guard and serves his imprisonment term in Gldani Prison # 8.
Report on the protection of human rights and freedoms in Georgia of the Public Defender of Georgia for 2013
April 8, 2014
This document is the Report of the Public Defender of Georgia for 2013 on the protection of human rights and freedoms in Georgia covering wide spectrum of civic, political, economic, social and cultural rights. Furthermore, it highlights positive and negative trends in human rights area for the reporting period, brings together key recommendations developed by the Public Defender towards various branches of government, the timeliness and degree of fulfilment of which to a great extent will define the establishment of high standards in human rights protection in Georgia.
Official Autopsy Report in Tatukhashvili's Case Released
April 8, 2014
Prosecutor’s office said late on April 4 that an official autopsy report in case of Shalva Tatukhashvili’s death dispels allegations that the latter was subjected to mistreatment by investigators during questioning at Tbilisi prosecutor’s office.
Family of the Diseased Prisoner Imposes Responsibility Over Prison Administration
April 1, 2014
Rozeta Maisuradze, sister of 26-year-old diseased prisoner Avto Maisuradze, claims her brother was tortured. Maisuradze served his term in Geguti Prison # 14 and was about to leave penitentiary establishments in two weeks.
Member of Batumi City Council Accused of Assisting Swindle
March 31, 2014
Family of Diseased Prisoner Waiting for Investigation
March 31, 2014
Giga Partenadze died in Geguti prison on March 4, 2014. Family members claim he was tortured to death. Chief Prosecutor’s Office of Georgia has already started investigation into the fact. Family members claim the investigation is dragged out and have no access to the expertise conclusion.
Prisoner Mamuka Toliashvili Blames Goga Oniani in Revenge
March 20, 2014
On March 18, Human Rights Center held press-conference about the case of prisoner Mamuka Toliashvili in the Prime Time’s press-club. In his letter to the organization, the convicted person wrote that he was victim of revenge of the former senior law enforcement officers Giorgi Oniani and Gia Donadze.
Investigation Launched against Parliament Vice-Speaker and His Brother
March 11, 2014
Nongovernmental Organizations Protest Oppression on Former Prisoner by Law-enforcement Officers
February 28, 2014
On February 27, Human Rights Center, Georgian Young Lawyers’ Association, Transparency International Georgia, Article 42 of the Constitution and Human Rights Education and Monitoring Center held joint press-conference in the press-club of the Prime Time. They called on the Prosecutor’s Office to start probe into the intimidation and oppression facts on the former prisoner Zaza Azariashvili by law enforcement officers; Azariashvili was victim of torture during imprisonment term.
MP Giorgi Gviniashvili – “Sagarejo District Governor Misappropriated State Property but Investigation Was Dropped”
February 27, 2014
Restoration of Justice or Political Persecution – Cases on Former Senior Officials
February 26, 2014
Human Rights House Tbilisi organized a round table on the cases of former senior officials. Representatives of the civil society organizations and experts participated in the discussion.
Juvenile Diversion Program – One Chance for Adults
February 25, 2014
Luka, 15, took advantage of inattentive shop-assistant and stole a pair of shoes when trying them on. After detention, prosecutor’s office counted the incurred damage that amounted to 25 lari. Based on the prosecutor’s office resolution, Luka became beneficiary of the Diversion and Mediation Program and was freed from criminal liability. In accordance to the program procedures, initially social worker drew up bio-psychological portrait of Luka, which showed that he is advanced pupil, sociable and has high sense of responsibility.
According to the Identoba’s Survey There Is Hierarchy in Georgian Prisons
February 24, 2014
Survey conducted by the nongovernmental organization Identoba in Georgian penitentiary establishments proved that segregation of inmates according to their sexual identity or behavior is still strong. According to the survey, there are three hierarchies of social groups in the penitentiary establishments.