With the initiative of the Special Investigation Service and the support of the Council of Europe, the Special Prevention Council meeting was held to prevent crimes committed by law enforcement officers. The Prosecutor’s Office of Georgia, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Ministry of Justice, and the State Security Service attended the meeting.

Special Investigation Service’s press statement, the Council’s mission is to combat ill-treatment through the implementation of a unified policy and fruitful cooperation.

The members discussed and approved the Council management rules. Subsequently, the Special Investigation Service presented the problematic issues/gaps discovered during the investigation process and are connected to the deficiencies, shortcomings, and trends of law enforcement activities.

Along with crime prevention, one of the main functions of the Council is to facilitate ongoing investigations into cases of ill-treatment committed by law enforcement officers. At the meeting, the Ministry of Internal Affairs expressed the willingness to allow investigators from the Special Investigation Service to meet with arrested individuals, to protect their rights without any hindrance or permission requirements as well as enhance the investigation process. This step is a significant advancement by the state in promptly and effectively addressing cases of ill-treatment, reads the statement.

The event was held with the support of the CoE Project “The Human Rights Compliant Policing in Georgia” (HRCPG).