Rule of Law, Human Rights and Freedom of Media

The Election of the Public Defender 2022: Interim Review

IDFI Responds to the Fact that Telara Gelantia was not Admitted to the Government's Session for the Second Time

On 26^th of September, 2022, Telara Gelantia was not allowed to attend Government’s session once again, although, according to the journalist, on 12^th of September she received a verbal promise from the Government’s representative that they would ensure her admission to the next session.

Proposals of the “Institute for Development of Freedom of Information” regarding implementation of European Union’s priorities

“The Institute for Development of Freedom of Information” (IDFI) is represented in four working groups established in order to implement the European Commission’s recommendations. 

With the legal Support of IDFI, Telara Gelantia applied to the Public Defender in order to establish the act of discrimination

IDFI provides legal assistance to “Business Media Georgia” (BMG) journalist, Telara Gelantia in the case of establishing possible discriminatory act of the Government of Georgia against her.

The Ruling Party Must Ensure ISFED’s Involvement in the Working Group on Electoral Issues

On 18^th of August 2022, “Georgia Dream” banned International Society for Fair Elections and Democracy (ISFED) from participating in the working group on electoral issues.

We respond to Ioseb Gogashvili's case and incident of possible threat against the accused

Criminal case of the former deputy head of the State Security Service of Georgia, Ioseb Gogashvili raises doubts that its aim is to punish the whistleblower and not to enforce justice.

The Consultative Council of European Judges Reacts to the Coalition Statement

On August 10, the Consultative Council of European Judges (CCJE) published a special statement in reaction to the competition announced by the Ministry of Justice to select a member of the Consultative Council.

Problems of judicial control over access to public information

Access to public information is one of the main mechanisms to conduct public control over state government in a legal and democratic state and to improve open and effective governance.

IDFI is Responding to the Facts of Increased Violence Against the Supporters of the July 3 Rally

The attacks on the informational meetings of the organizers and supporters of the July 3 rally are clearly coordinated and contain signs of a crime under the Criminal Code of Georgia.

The Appointment of Mikheil Chinchaladze for the Second Term Damages the Process of European Integration

The Coalition for Independent and Transparent Judiciary considers the appointment of Mikheil Chinchaladze for a second term as the chairman of the Tbilisi Court of Appeals unjustified and harmful.