Panel Discussion on Democratic Development and International Legal Mechanisms for Human Rights Held at the Ambassadors’ Conference

A panel discussion on democratic development and international legal mechanisms for human rights was held as part of the Ambassadors' Conference, moderated by Georgia's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Maka Botchorishvili. The discussion featured contributions from the Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs, Aleksandre Darakhvelidze, and the Deputy Minister of Justice, Beka Dzamashvili.

Aleksandre Darakhvelidze provided a comprehensive overview of the legislative framework governing the right to peaceful assembly and its alignment with international standards. He also addressed the rights and responsibilities of law enforcement officers in situations where assemblies escalate into violence.
Darakhvelidze briefed the ambassadors on ongoing administrative proceedings and criminal investigations within the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

Beka Dzamashvili highlighted the decreasing trend in complaints filed with the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) and discussed Georgia's successful cases against Russia in both the ECHR and the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague. He also emphasized significant rulings in favor of Georgia in high-profile cases brought before the ECHR.

The discussion underscored Georgia's commitment to upholding democratic principles and human rights through adherence to international legal mechanisms and emphasized the country’s progress in aligning its legal and institutional frameworks with global standards.