On May 7, 2025, a judges’ conference was held in Tbilisi, where, apart from the Public Broadcaster’s “First Channel,” no media representatives were allowed access. According to TV Pirveli, journalist Mariam Gaprindashvili and her cameraman were even prevented from entering the courtyard.

Mariam Gaprindashvili stated that journalists were not given the opportunity to ask judges any questions,  as most of the judges were accompanied by security and avoided the main entrance—entering the building instead through the basement or the kitchen area.

Judges, like Georgian Dream, do not allow independent media to attend public meetings.