The Prosecutor’s Office has launched an investigation into the alleged violence against lawyer Ia Siranashvili

Launch of the investigation and the lawyer's position

The Prosecutor's Office of Georgia has launched an investigation into the fact of alleged violence committed against Tamaz Elizbarashvili's lawyer, Ia Siranashvili. The investigation into the case is being conducted under Article 333, Part 3, Subparagraph "b" of the Criminal Code of Georgia, which implies abuse of official authority with violence. Lawyer Ia Siranashvili states that during the search of Tamaz Elizbarashvili's house, the police officers behaved aggressively, obstructed her professional activities, threw her out of the apartment, and physically assaulted her. According to Siranashvili, five police officers kicked her. Civil.ge+3

Detention of Tamaz Elizbarashvili

Tamaz Elizbarashvili was detained by law enforcement officers after a search of his car and residential house was conducted. Employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs stopped Elizbarashvili near his house at approximately 17:00 and informed him that they had to conduct a personal search regarding a criminal case. Elizbarashvili was detained under administrative procedure for disobedience to the lawful order of a police officer. He is currently in the Dighomi temporary detention isolator and is on a hunger strike in protest. Civil.ge+4

Response of the Bar Association

The Georgian Bar Association called on the Prosecutor's Office for an immediate response and an objective investigation into the fact. The chairman of the association and representatives of the committee were at the "Viva Med" clinic to check on the lawyer's condition. Ia Siranashvili has been summoned for questioning at the investigative body. Interpressnews+1