Being tortured or subjected to inhumane and degrading treatment while in police custody, or worse, finding out that a family member has died in police custody, is one of the most terrible experiences. All applicants in this group of cases from Georgia have experienced such circumstances.
There are 22 cases within the Tsintsabadze group v. Georgia. While the circumstances of the cases vary, all cases concern human rights issues relating to detention, police ill-treatment, and the right to an effective investigation.
This interview series highlights the story behind the Tsintsabadze group by discussing the case with one of the applicants, as well as with the representatives of the Georgian Young Lawyer’s Association and the Public Defender’s Office in Georgia, who have both been engaged with the implementation process. The series aims to honour and showcase individuals who work hard to advocate for the full and effective implementation of this group of cases.
The Interview
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Public Defender’s Office, visit their website and/or follow them on Twitter.
Relevant Information:
Public Defender’s Office of Georgia Reports:
Public Defender’s Office of Georgia’s Communications to the Committee of Ministers:
Georgian Young Lawyers’ Association (GYLA) Communications to the Committee of Ministers:
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