Manana Kobakhidze has left the Constitutional Court and plans to return to the Bar Association

Former Constitutional Court judge Manana Kobakhidze stated that she does not want her legal career to end along with the termination of her judicial authority. According to Kobakhidze, she intends to restore her membership in the Bar Association and work as an independent lawyer. Publika+4

Kobakhidze noted that she filed the motion for recusal dictated by her own "inner conviction and judicial conscience." She explained that she made the decision taking into account many factors, including her own political past, because she is a founder of "Georgian Dream," and the lawsuit was filed by representatives of this very party. Interpressnews+3

Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze stated regarding Manana Kobakhidze's political past that this is not a ground for recusal, as she no longer has any connection with the party. Manana Kobakhidze herself noted that she requested recusal cumulatively, because in the past she was a lawyer for victims of human rights violations and expressed sharp positions during political debates. Interpressnews

Commenting on the issue of banning opposition parties, Manana Kobakhidze stated that it would be incorrect to comment on ongoing cases after leaving the court. She noted that she made her decision independently and believes that she acted correctly. Publika+1