“Each successive year, the state becomes more lenient toward law enforcement officers who violate the law and commit crimes. In 2024, the rate of disciplinary punishment of police officers reached a historic low in the past 10 years,” – this is stated in the report on the assessment of law enforcement activities prepared by the "Rule of Law Center."

As noted in the information they released, “The report analyzes the zero response by the state to crimes committed by law enforcement officers following the suspension of Georgia’s EU accession process, as well as the repression against rally participants.”

“The conducted research showed that:

The state subjected rally participants, as well as journalists, to systemic violence, ill-treatment, torture, and disproportionate use of force;

The commission of crimes by law enforcement officers was coordinated and systemic;

The state did not conduct an effective investigation either against rank-and-file law enforcement officers or their superiors. Not a single law enforcement officer was punished;

Each year, the state becomes more lenient toward law enforcement officers who violate the law and commit crimes;

In 2024, no law enforcement officer was punished for crimes committed while on duty;

The rate of disciplinary punishment of police officers also decreased. In 2024, this figure reached a historic low in the past 10 years;

Meanwhile, the state pursued a repressive policy against rally participants;

The state actively used the harshest administrative and criminal prosecution mechanisms against rally participants;

Administrative and criminal cases against rally participants were conducted with substantial violations of the law;

Law enforcement agencies played a decisive role in this process. They were completely subordinated to the ruling party and acted as unconditional enforcers of its political orders.

The report was presented to representatives of international organizations, the diplomatic corps, the non-governmental sector, as well as politicians. The presentation was also attended by lawyers who provide legal assistance to rally participants.

The event was led by the director of the Civil Society Foundation, Keti Khutsishvili, and the head of the Rule of Law Center, Londa Toloraia,” the released information reads.