PM: Great Britain must apologise for fake report it broadcast; we will complain to Ofcom, then to courts

“Great Britain must apologise for the false report it broadcast. We intend to complain to the British regulatory commission, then, if necessary, to the courts,” Georgia’s Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze told journalists.

According to the Head of Government, every legal avenue will be pursued to ensure the BBC is made to apologise for the lies it has spread.

“I believe Great Britain must apologise for the falsehoods of its public broadcaster. This is the first thing incumbent upon Great Britain, because the BBC is a public-service broadcaster, directly funded through public channels. Accordingly, the first thing Great Britain must do is apologise for the fake report it broadcast. You could see this was an entirely artificial attempt to create a scandal, founded upon falsehood.

As regards the investigation, it is now closed. We have stated openly and publicly that any international entity may request information from us regarding this investigation; we will share complete findings with everyone.

Regarding the specific substance used, this issue has been clarified in detail. The substances used were those mentioned at the State Security Service briefing. This applies to every single instance when a water cannon was deployed. Accordingly, everything is clear; any international entity may request information, and we are prepared for complete transparency.

As regards hospital attendances, five people presented with mild intoxication and were discharged the very next day. I should like to recall that after April 9, when chemical substances were used, the hospitals of the time were full of even first-year schoolchildren who went to school several days after the rally dispersal. Because when you use chemical substances, it is impossible for this not to be followed by very severe consequences.

Any international entity may request information regarding documentation and substances.

We intend to lodge a complaint with Ofcom, the UK’s regulator for communications services, and, if necessary, pursue further action through the courts. We will utilise every legal avenue available to ensure the BBC is held accountable and made to apologise for the falsehoods it has spread,” the Prime Minister stated.