The Ministry of Internal Affairs has issued a warning to the organizers and participants of the planned protest rally in Tbilisi, emphasizing that blocking the parliament building constitutes a criminal offense.
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"Through media and social networks, leaders of the opposition party are spreading information claiming that the purpose of this gathering is to disrupt the first session of the Parliament of the 11th convocation, potentially through various methods.
We remind the organizers and participants of the planned action that Georgian legislation clearly defines the legal framework and limitations of assemblies and demonstrations to ensure public safety and the uninterrupted operation of various institutions.
Furthermore, the law explicitly prohibits the blocking of strategic or particularly important sites, which constitutes a criminal offense under Article 222 of the Criminal Code of Georgia. This offense is punishable by up to two years of imprisonment for individuals and up to four years for those acting as part of a group.
Additionally, we would like to remind the public that the list of strategic and/or specially designated sites, including the Parliament of Georgia and government administration buildings, is established by Resolution No. 361 of the Government of Georgia, dated October 23, 2024.
Accordingly, we warn the participants and organizers of the planned rally to adhere strictly to the legal provisions governing assemblies and demonstrations and to avoid any unlawful actions. Otherwise, the police will take all appropriate legal measures to prevent such activities," The Ministry of Internal Affairs has issued the following statement.
President of Georgia Salome Zourabichvili responded to the agency's statement, characterizing it as a threat.
"Let's say ‘i will arrest you all’ then… this is yet another violation of the fundamental principle of the constitution - the right to demonstration and assembly! What difference does it make whether this right is restricted by law or decree? Threats are pointless. This is further evidence of Russian-style governance," Zourabichvili wrote on her personal Facebook page.
Today, November 24, at 9:00 p.m., opposition parties have organized a march from Republic Square to the Parliament building. Protesters plan to hold a demonstration and remain overnight. On Monday, November 25, the Georgian Dream party is scheduled to convene for the first session of the 11th convocation of Parliament.
