Financial Sanctions→Use of Fines, Sanctions or Administrative Leverage for the Purpose of Economic Pressure
Activist Mariam Mekantsishvili fined 4,000 GEL for insulting a municipal assembly member
Activist Mariam Meqanqishvili was imposed a fine of 4,000 GEL on the grounds of insulting municipal assembly member Beka Davituliani. The decision was taken by Judge Tornike Kochkiani.
Court of Appeal upholds 8.5-year sentence of Anton Chechin in drug-related case
The Tbilisi Court of Appeal upheld the 8.5-year sentence of Anton Chechin, convicted on drug-related charges. The decision was delivered on April 27 by an appellate panel composed of judges Nino Chakhnashvili, Giorgi Keratishvili, and Paata Silagadze.
Tbilisi City Court imposed 2 days of administrative detention on activist Ani Chrdileli
An active protest participant, activist Ani Chrdileli, was imposed 2 days of administrative detention by Judge Zviad Tsekvava. The Ministry of Internal Affairs alleged that Chrdileli had artificially blocked a roadway in the vicinity of the Parliament on March 7.
Court of Appeal upholds guilty verdict against Saba Jikia
The Tbilisi Court of Appeal upheld the judgment of the court of first instance, finding 19-year-old Saba Jikia guilty and maintaining the sentence of 4 years and 6 months of imprisonment. The decision was delivered by Judge Giorgi Keratishvili.
Penitentiary System (Pre-trial Detention Center, Prison)
Persecution Due to Civil Activism
Incident Type:
Physical Violence and Ill-treatment→Ill-treatment in Temporary Detention Facilities or Penitentiary Institutions
Conditions of imprisonment of Zviad Ratiani have been made more restrictive
The conditions of imprisonment of poet Zviad Ratiani, who has been in prison since June 23, 2025 and is serving a sentence of deprivation of liberty in Gldani N8 Penitentiary Institution, have been made more restrictive; his regime has been changed from semi-open to closed.
The practice of using seizures against activists continues
Civil activist Giorgi Akhobadze shared information on social media and published a photo, according to which the National Bureau of Enforcement notified him that his bank accounts had been placed under seizure. According to the document, the amount subject to seizure is 5,350 GEL.
Tbilisi City Court finds several activists liable for administrative offences for blocking the road
The Tbilisi City Court found several activists liable for administrative offences on charges of blocking the road. The decisions were issued by Judge Koba Chagunava
Court finds activist Taso Dolidze liable and imposes 2 days of administrative detention for a sidewalk protest
Civil activist Tamuna Giorgadze writes on social media that Judge Manuchar Tsatsua of the Tbilisi City Court found Taso Dolidze liable for an administrative offence in connection with a protest held on the sidewalk and imposed 2 days of administrative detention.
Civil activist Nino Svanidze reports seizure of assets due to non-payment of multiple fines
The civil activist, who is an active participant in the protest rallies,writes on social media that a postal courier delivered to her part of the seizure orders, which are related to the non-payment of fines imposed on her.
Tbilisi Court of Appeal upholds conviction of 11 individuals detained during December protests
Judge Tea Leonidze of the Tbilisi Court of Appeal upheld the judgment of the court of first instance and found guilty 11 individuals detained during the December 2024 protests.
