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NGOs Evaluated First Hundred Days of the Government

On February 18, 2013, Georgian Young Lawyers’ Association, Transparency International – Georgia and the International Society for Fair Elections and Democracy held a press conference about “100 Days in Government: Rule of Law and Human Rights”. 

2013-02-18 00:49 See more

GYLA and the International Society for Fair Elections and Democracy Release a Statement about the Developments in Local Self-Governments

Georgian young Lawyers’ Association and the International Society for Fair Elections and Democracy once more respond to the developments in local self-governments following the elections and express their concern over illegal dismissals of public servants from municipalities.    This time, important problems were identified in Gurjaani Municipality , where, apparently, public servants are dismissed by exerting pressure openly or in secret. Newly appointed officials are acting ultra vires, disregarding stipulations of law.  

2013-02-15 07:37 See more

Successful Cases in December-January

1. With the help of GYLA, a citizen was received pecuniary compensation  With legal aid provided by GYLA’s lawyer, Tbilisi City Court’s Board of Civil Cases granted the claim of T.L. seeking pecuniary compensation pursuant to the Law of Georgia on the Recognition of Status as a Victim of Political Repression for Georgia Citizens and Social Protection for the Oppressed. The claim was granted in part by court by ordering the Ministry of Finance of Georgia to award T.L. with a combined pecuniary compensation of GEL 500.  

2013-02-15 03:08 See more

NGOs released monitoring report of the High Council of Justice

Georgian Young Lawyers’ Association (GYLA) and Transparency International Georgia released monitoring report of the High Council of Justice. The report covers the period of March-December 2012, when monitoring was carried out on judges’ appointments, their transfers, disciplinary proceedings and transparency of activities of the High Council of Justice.  

2013-02-12 08:44 See more

GYLA Held Presentation of Monitoring Report of Pre-Election Environment, the Election Day and the Post-Election Period

On February 11, 2013, Georgian Young Lawyers’ Association held presentation of the report of monitoring pre-election environment, the Election Day and the post-election period. The report covers the results of monitoring from August 1 through October 20, 2012 (GYLA started monitoring of pre-election processes much earlier, on January 1, 2012, and evaluated the pre-election environment in two interim reports).  

2013-02-11 08:45 See more

Special Statement of NGOs

The International Society for Fair Elections and Democracy, Transparency International – Georgia, Georgian Young Lawyers’ Association and the Open Society – Georgia Foundation condemn the acts of violence during protest rally outside the National Library.   

2013-02-09 00:41 See more

GYLA Responds to the Controversy about the President’s Annual Address

Georgian Young Lawyers’ Association (GYLA) responds to the controversy about the president’s annual address in the parliament. During yesterday’s sitting of the bureau of the parliament the Speaker of the Parliament explained the following: “The annual report of the President, scheduled in the Parliament for tomorrow, was postponed. The President will have opportunity to exercise his right under the Constitution; however, it is the position of the majority to let it happen after the appropriate decision will be made concerning the Constitutional changes or the president and his team will clearly and expressly articulate their position about giving back to the parliament the right that it is entitled to.” 

2013-02-08 07:27 See more

GYLA Held Presentation of Two Researches

Since 2012 GYLA has been implementing a coalition project Identification of Cases of Elite Corruption and Government Pressure on Business in Georgia. On February 7, 2012, GYLA held a presentation of the following two researches in frames of the project – Tbilisi City Hall Project Kiosks Throughout the City and the Overview of Activities of Non-Profit (Non-Commercial) Legal Persons Founded by Local Self-Governments. 

2013-02-08 02:11 See more

GYLA Releases Information about Spending from Reserve Fund of the Government of Georgia following the Parliamentary Elections 2012

GYLA continues publishing information about spending of funds from the reserve funds envisaged by the stage budget of Georgia. This time, we would like to provide public with information about spending from the Reserve Fund of the Government of Georgia following the 2012 parliamentary elections.  

2013-02-06 07:57 See more

GYLA Responds to the Opening of Spring Session of the Parliament of Georgia

Today, at the opening of the spring session of the Parliament of Georgia, we would like to remind to the legislative authorities and other stakeholders about procedural gaps that emerged during the last session of the parliament. It is important that future activities of the parliament are in full conformity with the regulations. Further, legislation must provide for high standards for openness of the parliament and for public engagement in the activities of the parliament. 

2013-02-05 05:34 See more