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Friday, August 23, 2024
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Public Defender Levan Ioseliani to File Friend of the Court Brief in 'Foreign Agents' Law Case
Public Defender Levan Ioseliani has announced plans to file a friend of the court brief with the Constitutional Court regarding the "Foreign Agents" law. The brief aims to provide additional legal perspectives and insights to assist the court in its deliberations.
Ioseliani explained, "What we've really decided at this point is that we're going to file a friend-of-the-court opinion that will be attached to the lawsuits, which I think will further help the court make the right decision." He further elaborated, "A friend of the court opinion applies to absolutely every lawsuit filed in court. This is not an opinion presented in favor of any party; it is a document created in accordance with international standards, which responds to the court in making a more correct decision and makes it easier to find and justify legal arguments."
The lawsuits against the "Foreign Agents" law have been filed by the President, 121 non-governmental and media organizations, and opposition deputies. Additionally, Gela Mtivlishvili, founder and editor of Mtis Ambebi, has independently appealed to the Constitutional Court.
The plaintiffs are seeking a temporary suspension of the law until the court issues a final decision. On July 29, Constitutional Court Chairman Merab Turava announced that all the lawsuits would be consolidated into one proceeding.
President Salome Zourabichvili Awards Order of National Hero to Alexander Oniani's Family
On August 11, 2021, President of Georgia Salome Zourabichvili awarded the Order of the National Hero of Georgia to the family of Alexander Oniani, who was honored for his role in the 2008 Shindisi battle in the village of Jakhunderi in Lentekhi.
Alexander Oniani, a Junior Sergeant in the Armed Forces of Georgia, was recognized with the Order of the National Hero for his exceptional bravery, heroism, and self-sacrifice in defending the nation. During the ceremony, President Zourabichvili visited Oniani's native village, laid a wreath at his grave, and attended a memorial service at St. George's Church. The event was also attended by representatives from the Georgian Defense Forces, including Deputy Commander Major General Zaza Chkhaidze.
The award honors Oniani's significant contributions and his enduring legacy as a national hero.
Public Defender Levan Ioseliani to File Friend of the Court Brief in 'Foreign Agents' Law Case
Ioseliani explained, "What we've really decided at this point is that we're going to file a friend-of-the-court opinion that will be attached to the lawsuits, which I think will further help the court make the right decision." He further elaborated, "A friend of the court opinion applies to absolutely every lawsuit filed in court. This is not an opinion presented in favor of any party; it is a document created in accordance with international standards, which responds to the court in making a more correct decision and makes it easier to find and justify legal arguments."
The lawsuits against the "Foreign Agents" law have been filed by the President, 121 non-governmental and media organizations, and opposition deputies. Additionally, Gela Mtivlishvili, founder and editor of Mtis Ambebi, has independently appealed to the Constitutional Court.
The plaintiffs are seeking a temporary suspension of the law until the court issues a final decision. On July 29, Constitutional Court Chairman Merab Turava announced that all the lawsuits would be consolidated into one proceeding.
President Salome Zourabichvili Awards Order of National Hero to Alexander Oniani's Family
Alexander Oniani, a Junior Sergeant in the Armed Forces of Georgia, was recognized with the Order of the National Hero for his exceptional bravery, heroism, and self-sacrifice in defending the nation. During the ceremony, President Zourabichvili visited Oniani's native village, laid a wreath at his grave, and attended a memorial service at St. George's Church. The event was also attended by representatives from the Georgian Defense Forces, including Deputy Commander Major General Zaza Chkhaidze.
The award honors Oniani's significant contributions and his enduring legacy as a national hero.