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Wednesday, July 24, 2024
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Tbilisi Court Orders Compensation for 'Gavrilov's Night' Victim
The Tbilisi City Court has ruled that the Ministry of Internal Affairs must compensate a victim of the 2019 'Gavrilov's Night' protest, as reported by the Georgian Young Lawyers Association (GYLA).
During the June 20-21, 2019 rally near the Parliament, the plaintiff, who was peacefully protesting, was hit in the right eye by a rubber bullet while trying to help another protester surrounded by tear gas. This resulted in partial vision loss and numerous medical procedures.
The court found that law enforcement used excessive force. The plaintiff, now recognized as a victim in the criminal case, experienced a 15% to 25% reduction in overall working capacity.
After a four-year review, the court ordered the Ministry to pay the plaintiff 50,000 GEL for moral damages and 1,440 GEL monthly from June 21, 2019, for life.
GYLA emphasized the importance of this ruling, noting it not only confirmed the state's use of illegal and excessive force but also marked a rare instance of significant moral damages being awarded in Georgian courts. They hope for a swift enforcement of the decision, considering the plaintiff's health and the details of the case.
Georgia in Talks with British Airlines for Direct Flights
Mariam Kvrivishvili, Deputy Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia, has concluded final meetings with leading British airlines to discuss initiating direct flights between Georgia and the UK.
The Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development stated, "Our priority is to establish direct flights with Great Britain. We are actively negotiating with airlines to start these flights. Diversifying markets is key to our aviation and tourism strategy. Direct flights will attract high-spending tourists from Britain."
If successful, Kvrivishvili noted, mass marketing campaigns will be launched in the UK to boost awareness of Georgia's tourism offerings, enhancing tourism results swiftly. She emphasized the positive impact on the local tourism sector, which can cater to affluent British travelers.
Representatives from the Association of Georgian Airports and the Georgian Embassy in Great Britain also participated in these discussions.
Tbilisi Court Orders Compensation for 'Gavrilov's Night' Victim
During the June 20-21, 2019 rally near the Parliament, the plaintiff, who was peacefully protesting, was hit in the right eye by a rubber bullet while trying to help another protester surrounded by tear gas. This resulted in partial vision loss and numerous medical procedures.
The court found that law enforcement used excessive force. The plaintiff, now recognized as a victim in the criminal case, experienced a 15% to 25% reduction in overall working capacity.
After a four-year review, the court ordered the Ministry to pay the plaintiff 50,000 GEL for moral damages and 1,440 GEL monthly from June 21, 2019, for life.
GYLA emphasized the importance of this ruling, noting it not only confirmed the state's use of illegal and excessive force but also marked a rare instance of significant moral damages being awarded in Georgian courts. They hope for a swift enforcement of the decision, considering the plaintiff's health and the details of the case.
Georgia in Talks with British Airlines for Direct Flights
The Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development stated, "Our priority is to establish direct flights with Great Britain. We are actively negotiating with airlines to start these flights. Diversifying markets is key to our aviation and tourism strategy. Direct flights will attract high-spending tourists from Britain."
If successful, Kvrivishvili noted, mass marketing campaigns will be launched in the UK to boost awareness of Georgia's tourism offerings, enhancing tourism results swiftly. She emphasized the positive impact on the local tourism sector, which can cater to affluent British travelers.
Representatives from the Association of Georgian Airports and the Georgian Embassy in Great Britain also participated in these discussions.