Awareness of local law enforcement authorities and civil society on the mandate of the Special Investigation Service (SIS) and operational procedures for notifications and complaints related to suspected police misconduct was raised in July 2022 through eight meetings held in four regions of Georgia (namely Adjara, Samegrelo, Imereti and Kakheti).
The SIS presented the first quarterly report and the ongoing work plan with the general aim of increasing the transparency of its work. Particular attention was paid to the articles of the Penal Code that affect the mandate of the SIS, including areas related to gender-based violence and crimes against juveniles, taking into account the challenges in communicating with juveniles, an aspect highlighted by civil society representatives .
As a result of these meetings, there is a better understanding of local needs and issues, reflecting regional specificities highlighted during the interactive discussions, as well as areas for future collaboration.
This activity was organized as part of the Council of Europe Human Rights-Compliant Policing in Georgia (HRCPG) project, which aims to address issues related to effective policing in accordance with human rights standards, the rights of detainees and their treatment by the police, the treatment youth victims and offenders, and effective investigations into alleged police ill-treatment and effective remedies against police misconduct.
