Public Defender calls on citizens to refrain from releasing secret videos

Public Defender Nino Lomjaria has responded to the detention of 16 citizens on charges of keeping and releasing a video showing private life.

“In order to prevent the arrest of a lot of persons and protect their rights, the Public Defender reminds the public that, according to Articles 157, 1571 and 158 of the Criminal Code, it is prohibited to illegally obtain, keep, use, release or make otherwise available any material of private content“, Nino Lomjaria said.

The Public Defender of Georgia called on the citizens to refrain from releasing similar materials and inform the law enforcement agencies if they receive one.

The Public Defender of Georgia also called on the Ministry of Internal Affairs to carry out intensive investigative and procedural actions to identify the organizers of the release of the video footage.