GYLA urges gov't to reject amnesty initiation for June 20 mass violence cases

15:56, 21.04.2021

Georgian Young Lawyers Association (GYLA) calls on political parties not to greenlight bill initiation aiming to extend amnesty for the crimes committed by the police officers during the 19-21 June 2019 protests.

GYLA says it has been defending the victims’ interests (both demonstrators and journalists) of the 2019 protests in Georgia as well as in European court. GYLA claims the police officers violated the rights of the protesters when dispersing the rally.

“Amnesty/pardon announcement for serious crimes against human rights committed by state officials, including inhuman/degrading treatment is inadmissible. Such action hinders the investigation of such crimes and, at the same time, leads to the impunity of those responsible for the crimes.

GYLA urges political parties to disdain bill initiation aiming to extend amnesty for the crimes committed by the police officers during the 19-21 June 2019 protests. Otherwise, not only the issue of the offender’s individual criminal liability but also the public’s trust and respect for the law enforcement system are at stake,” GYLA stated.

By - Marika Kartozia

Society

Georgian Young Lawyers Association

the 19-21 June 2019 protests