Statements
March 11, 2016
We believe that release of such videos, especially ahead of the elections in 2016, is an attempt of blackmail against politicians, political parties and other subjects.
March 11, 2016
We hereby appeal to you about the process of selection of judgeship candidates from Georgia for the European Court of Human Rights.
March 4, 2016
The Coalition for Independent and Transparent Judiciary issues this statement in reaction to the latest developments around the Constitutional Court and the statement made by the Chair of the Court on February 19, 2016, about a deal allegedly offered by the Minister of Justice of Georgia saying that in exchange for close cooperation with the government, the Minister offered him and another judge of the Constitutional Court to extend their membership of the Venice Commission. If these allegations are true, it means that independence of the most crucial constitutional institutions in the country is put at risk and so is an independent and impartial administration of justice.
March 3, 2016
ISFED urges the Supreme Council of Ajara A/R not to approve the draft law because implementation of the proposed changes would be a step backwards and will greatly damage reputation of the SEC as an independent, objective and credible electoral management body.
February 26, 2016
International Society for Fair Elections and Democracy (ISFED) issues this statement in reaction to election of the Chair of the Supreme Election Commission of Ajara A/R (the SEC). ISFED believes that the SEC Chair is elected in violation of applicable legal procedures.
February 23, 2016
We believe that the Council’s decision to dismiss the Chair grossly violates the requirements of the law and contradicts clear and unambiguous procedures set in the legislation.
February 15, 2016
We, the organizations comprising the “No to Phobia!” platform, are responding to the statements made by Tamar Sanikidze, Minister of Education and Science, on February 10, 2016. The statements were made in the 20/30 TV program with regard to the processes under way in the educational system which contradict the principle of secularism recognized by the Constitution of Georgia and the aims of the Law on General Education. We believe that the use of discriminatory language by the Minister of Education gives rise to harsher homophobic attitudes in the country.
February 12, 2016
Mamuka Akhvlediani’s statement suggests that the exam tests and their answers may have been leaked to some of the candidates, which constitutes basis for launching a probe under Article 100 of the Criminal Procedure Code of Georgia.
February 9, 2016
The Coalition for and Independent and Transparent Judiciary is representing the interests of three claimants and is claiming unconstitutionality of regulatory norms for judicial selection and appointment.
February 4, 2016
On February 2, as a result of reallocation of shares of Maestro TV, Giorgi Gachechiladze (also known as Utsnobi) became the owner of the controlling stake (55%). He acquired shares from his partners - Giorgi Ebralidze and Levan Chikvaidze, 15% from each. The reallocation is proven by the records from the Georgian Public Registry.
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