Programme News: Human Rights Compliant Policing in Georgia (HRCPG)
Special Investigation Service of Georgia meets the local population in the regions
With the support of the Council of Europe, the Special Investigation Service (SIS) conducted eight informative meetings with the local population and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in four regions of Georgia. These meetings were organized on 13th and 14th July, and between 27th July and 1st...
CoE continues to support Georgian authorities in improving treatment of persons in detention
The Council of Europe continues to provide support to Georgian national authorities in improving treatment of persons in detention and enhancing compliance of policing with the human rights standards. Steering Committee (SC) meetings of two Council of Europe projects “Human Rights Compliant...
Participation of Civil Society Organisations in Human Rights Protection
Council of Europe Project “Human rights-compliant policing in Georgia” project is looking to pre-select up to 20 NGOs representing up to 10 targeted regions of Georgia: Kvemo Kartli, Shida Kartli, Mtskheta-Mtianeti, Kakheti, Samtskhe-Javakheti, Imereti, Racha, Guria, Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti and...
Investigators of the Special Investigation Service enhanced their knowledge on documenting injuries
20 investigators of the Special Investigation Service (SIS) enhanced their capacity on documenting medical evidence of alleged crimes, including torture and ill-treatment, during training sessions held on 22-23 September. Namely, the new staff of the investigation department increased their...
The Georgian National Preventive Mechanism adopts a new monitoring tool on the treatment of juveniles by the police
Representatives of the Georgian National Prevention Mechanism (NPM) reviewed and adopted a new monitoring tool to observe the treatment of juveniles in police custody, in line with Council of Europe standards and recommendations. In a 2-day working meeting held on 20-21 July 2022, the...
Law-enforcement authorities and civil society discuss investigations into alleged police misconduct in Georgia
The awareness of local law enforcement and civil society about the Special Investigation Service (SIS) mandate and operational procedures for notifications and complaints related to alleged police misconduct was raised in July 2022, through eight meetings which took place in four regions of...
Call for tender - Baseline study on human rights and policing in Georgia
The Council of Europe Project “Human Rights Compliant Policing in Georgia” (HRCPG) is launching a call for a Provider to prepare a report collecting relevant qualitative and quantitative disaggregated data (including data related to gender and vulnerable groups). The final study shall contain an...
Representatives of Georgian regional police departments enhanced their knowledge on legal and psychological aspects of investigations
In April and May 2022, 40 representatives of Georgian regional police departments of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, including investigators and heads of regional investigation units, raised their capacities to apply human rights standards while ensuring the effectiveness of investigations into...
Medical staff in Georgian temporary detention facilities enhance the quality of their services and communication with victims of ill-treatment
Medical personnel of the Temporary Detention Isolators (TDI) of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) participated in a 3-day training session on “Quality healthcare service delivery and interviewing techniques for victims of ill-treatment”. Participants increased their knowledge on relevant...
Managers of the Department of Temporary Detention and the Temporary Detention Facilities are trained on the application of Article 3 of the ECHR
In December 2021, 30 managers of the Temporary Detention Department (TDD) and the Temporary Detention Isolators (TDI) of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) participated in two 2-day training sessions on the application of Article 3 of the European Convention on Human Rights. This action...
Case managers and investigators in Georgia enhanced their knowledge on psychological aspects of sexual violence
In November and December 2021, 56 case managers and investigators of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) participated in three 2-day training sessions on psychological aspects of communication with perpetrators of sexual violence. The aim of this capacity activity was to support the MIA’ staff...
State Inspector’s Service staff trained on effective communication
In November and December 2021, 55 members of staff of the State Inspector’s Service (SIS), namely managerial staff and investigators, participated in three 3-day training sessions on effective communication. The aim of this capacity raising action was to support the SIS staff in adopting...
