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NGOs: Investigation of Kortskheli incident is Ineffective

We the undersigned organizations consider the investigation of the incident in Kortskheli as ineffective and call on the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Chief Prosecutor’s Office of Georgia to take adequate and timely steps in order to bring to justice all perpetrators and organizers of this violent act.  

2016-06-01 15:20 See more

GYLA responds to a hate crime committed at the vegan café “Kiwi”

The Georgian Young Lawyers’ Association (GYLA) is defending the interests of 2 individuals affected by a hate crime committed against the employees and the visitors on 29 May 2016 at the vegan café “Kiwi” in Tbilisi.

2016-06-01 10:47 See more

GYLA HOLDS A CONFERENCE: “UNDERTAKINGS ESTABLISHED WITH STATE PARTICIPATION - PRACTICE EXISTING IN GEORGIA AND INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE

The Georgian Young Lawyers’ Association held a conference on 31 May 2016 under financial support of the Embassy of the Kingdom of Netherlands: “Undertakings established with state participation - practice existing in Georgia and international experience”.

2016-05-31 15:28 See more

Coalition Reacts to the Delay of the Third Wave Judicial Reform

The third reading of the Third Wave Judicial Reform bill was on the agenda of the May 25-27 plenary sessions at the Parliament of Georgia.  However, once again the Parliament delayed considerations of the draft amendments.  

2016-05-31 15:07 See more

The GYLA responds to changes in the composition of panels of the Court of Appeals that were considering the case of Rustavi 2

In the process of monitoring the examination of the case of Rustavi 2 in the Tbilisi Court of Appeals, the GYLA studied various rulings adopted by the Court of Appeals which confirm changes in the composition of the panels that were considering the case

2016-05-30 22:04 See more

Coalition for an Independent and Transparent Judiciary provides an opinion on the legislative amendments concerning the Constitutional Court to the Venice Commission

On May 20th of this year, Mr. Schnutz Rudolf Durr, Head of the Venice Commission Constitutional Justice Division contacted the Coalition for an Independent and Transparent to receive the Coalition’s opinion on the legislative amendments concerning the Constitutional Court.  

2016-05-25 17:31 See more

GYLA assesses events on voting day

On May 22, 2016, GYLA monitored by-elections of Sakrebulos in Gardabani, Kaspi, Tskaltubo, Ozurgeti, Khobi, Zugdidi and Gldani districts.   

2016-05-23 02:37 See more

The GYLA calls on the Chief Prosecutor to take the investigation of the violent acts that took place in the area adjacent to election precinct no. 53 under his personal control

On May 22, 2016, the Georgian Young Lawyers’ Association was observing the by-elections in the districts of Gardabani, Kaspi, Tskaltubo, Ozurgeti, Khobi, Zugdidi and Gldani. 

2016-05-22 23:44 See more

GYLA requests the investigation by law enforcement bodies of the conflict occurred in the territory adjacent to Precinct No 53 of the village Kortskheli of the Zugdidi District

In the territory adjacent to Precincts No 53 and No 54 of the Zugdidi District, the supporters and representatives (about 20 people) of the electoral subjects have been mobilised since morning.  At about 13:30 p.m., there was a passage of arms between the mobilised people and the representatives of the National Movement. Several dozens of people were involved in the conflict, where the representatives of the National Movement received bodily injuries. Media representatives have also been injured physically.    

2016-05-22 14:30 See more

Coalition for Equality Statement Regarding May 17

Coalition for Equality reflects upon the restriction of freedom of assembly of LGBT community members and activists on May 17 International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia  (IDAHO) and urges the state to review its ineffective and discriminatory policy.

2016-05-17 15:34 See more