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Noisy Judgment at Kutaisi City Court
February 20, 2014
Five-year imprisonment for Vano Merabishvili and 50 000 lari fine for Zurab Tchiaberashvili – Judge Natia Barbakadze passed this judgment after ten-month court proceedings on February 17 at the Kutaisi City Court. The Court passed guilty judgment on former Minister of Interior and former regional government in criminal case.
Lawyers against Closed Adjara Prosecutor’s Office
February 19, 2014
Triggers of Prisoners’ Mass Protests
February 19, 2014
Recently, protest of Geguti prison inmates was one of the most urgent topics in Georgian media. Hundreds of prisoners used different forms of protests and requested resignation of the prison director. They blamed the administration in physical abuse and inhuman treatment.
Trial on Merabishvili-Chiaberashvili Case Approaching the End
February 10, 2014
GYLA’s Position about the Arbitration Agreement Made between the State and the Patarkatsishvili Family
February 6, 2014
On January 17, 2014 the Ministry of Justice disclosed the settlement agreement and its additional documents made between the successors of Arkadi (Badri) Patarkatsishvili and Georgia in the international arbitration. In the arbitration, A.P.’s family members requested to be given ownership of “Imedi” TV and that the lease on Mtatsminda Park be reinstated, or in the alternative, sought compensation in the amount of 400 million USD. As mentioned, the arbitration ended with settlement under certain conditions between A.P.’s successors and Georgia.
Amendments Planned to the Criminal Code of Georgia in Connection with Sexual Crime
February 5, 2014
Amendments are planned into the Chapter of the Criminal Code of Georgia referring to sexual crimes. Concrete formulation of the amendments is not known yet. Representatives of the Ministry of Justice state they are working on the content. Nongovernmental organizations proposed their draft-amendments to the Chapter on Sexual Crimes in the Criminal Code of Georgia.
“Unity of Judges” Held Meeting on Appointment of Judges
February 5, 2014
“Unity of Judges” has held the meeting with judges, lawyers and members of civil society in Rustavi.
Constitutional Court Discussed Ucha Nanuashvili’s Lawsuit
February 3, 2014
Constitutional Court of Georgia discussed constitutional lawsuit of the citizens Ucha Nanuashvili and Mikheil Sharashidze. The suitors appealed the 1st and 2nd Paragraphs of the Article 110 of the Election Code of Georgia. They believe they are non-constitutional in comparison with the Articles 14 and 28 of the Constitution of Georgia. Namely, the suitors request change in the formation of single-seat election districts for Parliamentary Elections. The defendant in the case was Parliament of Georgia.
Victims without Rights
January 31, 2014
On November 30, 2013 father of Giorgi Khvedelidze, killed in Khashuri district, blamed Gori regional prosecutor’s office in dragging out the investigation into the murder case. He is recognized as victim in the case but according to the current legislation, the victim almost no rights in the criminal law proceedings.
“I Am Completely Innocent” – Merabishvili Could not Help Tears in the Courtroom
January 31, 2014
Accused Ivane Merabishvili made clarifications about the video-footage spread in social network (planning of the so-called Mukhrovani Mutiny where ex-PM ordered military officers to bring two corpses to him in exchange of high bonuses). Former Minister Interior and Prime Minister of Georgia Ivane Merabishvili stated during the trial into so-called Merabishvili-Tchiaberashvili’s case that he is completely innocent in this case and he has never ordered to kill any person.
Constitutional Court to Discuss Constitutionality of Prohibiting Land Assignment to Foreign Citizens
January 30, 2014
Constitutional Court of Georgia is studying constitutionality of prohibiting land assignment to foreign citizens.
Court Hearing on Giorgi Sibashvili’s Case Is Underway in Telavi District Court
January 28, 2014
Trial into the case against former Kakheti deputy regional governor Giorgi Sibashvili is still underway at Telavi district court. Former employee of the regional development agency was questioned at the trial on January 24.
A Man Arrested for Preparation of False Russian Driving License in Gurjaani District
January 27, 2014
New Chief Prosecutor Appointed
January 23, 2014
PM Irakli Garibashvili appointed on January 21 Giorgi Badashvili as new chief prosecutor.
Garibashvili: “Investigation into Lapankuri Case Almost Finished”
January 21, 2014
Georgian Prime-Minister Irakli Garibashvili said investigation into Lapankuri case has practically finished. PM made the statement during his meeting with the representatives of Georgian and international media organizations.
Boli Community Attorney Arrested Under Bribe Charge
January 20, 2014
Today everybody is speaking about the arrest of Robinzon Gvritishvili, attorney of Boli Community (unifies 13 villages) in Akhalgori district. He was arrested for the alleged bribery. Some locals have list of families, who were victimized during August 2008 Armed Conflict.
Inter-Fraction Group Discusses Administrative Lawsuit against District Governor
January 17, 2014
Inter-fraction group established at the Sagarejo municipal board discussed administrative lawsuit filed against district governor Giorgi Loladze. The lawsuit was lodged by the fractions Support Bidzina Ivanishvili and Democrats. The group will either satisfy or decline the lawsuit in a few days.
Human Rights Center presented report on the Monitoring Trials of Former Government Officials
January 17, 2014
On January 14 Human Rights Centre presented the results of the monitoring trials of former state officials. With financial support of NED, from 15 January, 2013 to 15 December, Human Rights Center monitored trial hearings of former state officials in Tbilisi City Court.
Additional Torture Charges Filed Against Former Interior Ministry Official
January 16, 2014
Criminal charges involving torturing a man to death to force him to confess in terrorism in 2011 were filed against former interior ministry official, Megis Kardava, who is wanted by the police in connection to number of other criminal charges.
New Charges Filed Against Akhalaia
January 16, 2014
Additional criminal charges have been filed against former defense minister and ex-head of prison system Bacho Akhalaia, who is in pre-trial detention since November 2012.