Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights, Michael O'Flaherty, calls on "Georgian Dream" to "take all necessary measures to ensure the effective investigation of cases of improper treatment of demonstrators," and also recommends that law enforcement officers wear distinguishing identification marks.

As noted in the memorandum published by Michael O'Flaherty on the human rights situation in Georgia, despite credible reports of improper treatment of demonstrators and journalists, no law enforcement official has been held accountable for the violence, and, moreover, criminal prosecution is underway against some of the protest participants. The Commissioner emphasizes that the lack of proper identification of masked police officers presents an obstacle to ensuring accountability.

Michael O'Flaherty calls on the Georgian authorities to take all necessary measures to ensure the effective investigation of cases of improper treatment of demonstrators, including strengthening the independence and effectiveness of the Special Investigation Service. O'Flaherty also recommends that law enforcement officers wear distinguishing identification marks.

The Commissioner expresses concern about the amendments made to the law on freedom of assembly, which "impose excessive restrictions on demonstrators, expand the powers of law enforcement agencies, and introduce harsher fines for administrative offenses related to protests."

"The Commissioner notes that many of the amendments are incompatible with the principles of legality, necessity, and proportionality, and recommends amending the laws to align them with international human rights standards," the memorandum states.

The Commissioner is also concerned about reports of interference with journalists' activities.

"The case of journalist Mzia Amaghlobeli, whom the Commissioner visited in prison, reflects the growing difficult conditions for independent journalism. The Commissioner has already stated that her pretrial detention was unjustified," the memorandum concludes.