Rule of Law, Human Rights and Freedom of Media

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IDFI Responds to the Alleged Fact of Pressure on Goga Razmadze

On July 12, head of a regional divison of the human rights protection and investigation quality monitoring department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia, Goga Razmadze published Facebook post in which he talks about discriminatory and humiliating treatment toward him.

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Media Advocacy Coalition responds to the attack on Misha Mshvildadze, the co-founder and presenter of Formula TV

Media Advocacy Coalition condemns the physical attack on Misha Mshvildadze, the co-founder and anchor of Formula TV.  Attacks on media representatives in the country remain a serious challenge. 

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The Coalition Reacts to the Amendments in the Organic Law on Common Courts

On June 13, the Parliament of Georgia adopted amendments to the Organic Law of Georgia on Common Courts in the third reading. The Georgian Dream’s stated purpose of adopting the amendments was to fulfill the recommendations of the European Commission. However, according to the Venice Commission’s opinion, the draft law did not meet its recommendations concerning the judiciary.

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New Law on

On June 14, 2023, the Parliament of Georgia successfully adopted the new legislation "On Personal Data Protection" in the third reading, which substantially changed existing regulations concerning the processing of personal data and expanded the grounds for data processing.

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The Draft Law of Georgia "On De-oligarchization": Concluding Recommendation of the Venice Commission and Prospects for its Implementation

The Venice Commission called on Georgian authorities to relinquish the personalized approach to fight against oligarchic influences - a special law.

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Analysis of Overall Statistical Data on General Courts of Georgia 2010-2022

The courts of various instances of Georgia produce statistics according to the statistical forms developed by the Supreme Court, which are sent to the Supreme Court. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court produces statistical reports according to the data reflected in the statistical forms.

 

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Public Discussion: Understanding the Effects of the Recent Amendments to the Law on Broadcasting on Digital Rights

A public discussion was conducted by the Institute for the Development of Freedom of Information (IDFI) on May 19, 2023. The meeting involved representatives from public agencies, civil society organizations, media organizations, and telecommunication companies. 

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Advancing the capacity of CSOs and the Media in the field of Freedom of information and freedom of speech

Main objective the project Facilitating the application of the ECHR case law in national jurisdiction and advancing the standards of free speech and freedom of information.

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"Georgian Dream" Continues to Protect the Interests of the Clan

The "Georgian Dream" deliberately prevented the creation of a temporary investigative commission in the Parliament twice, which was supposed to study corruption and other violations in the judicial system.

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The Coalition Reacts to the Imposition of Sanctions on Judges

The US Department of State has imposed personal sanctions on entry into the country on members of an influential group of judges due to their involvement in significant corruption.