Two workshops took place over the last two weeks in the Georgian regions of Adjara and Kakheti to discuss European standards on police accountability with civil society organisations.
Organised under the Council of Europe Project "Enhancing a Human Rights-Compliant Approach in Law Enforcement Institutions in Georgia", the events brought together over 40 representatives from regional and local civil society organisations (CSOs). Participants deepened their understanding of key topics, including but not limited to:
- Managing peaceful assemblies in accordance with the European Convention on Human Rights and the relevant case law of the European Court of Human Rights;
- Preventing ill-treatment, with a focus on independent monitoring mechanisms and the role of the Public Defender's Office;
- Adopting a victim-centred approach.
These workshops were held as part of the Council of Europe Action Plan for Georgia 2024-2027, under which the Council of Europe supports reform initiatives that help the country fulfil its commitments as a Council of Europe member state.
