Levan Bezhashvili: The examination of evidence is a crucial stage for ensuring an objective and fair legal process—when the plaintiff seeks the dissolution of five pro-European parties, we need to know what evidence they possess
The examination of evidence is a vital stage for conducting the case in an objective and fair manner. When the plaintiff party calls for the dissolution of five pro-European parties, the public—as well as us—must know what evidence they have to support this, Levan Bezhashvili, a leader of the "United National Movement," stated while speaking to journalists at the Constitutional Court.
According to him, even nine days into the hearings, it remains unclear to the parties exactly what allegations are being leveled against each specific party, and what evidence is being used to substantiate the claim.
"The examination of evidence is a crucial stage for ensuring that the case proceeds objectively and fairly. When the plaintiff party seeks the dissolution of five European-aligned parties, both the public and we ourselves have a right to know what evidence they possess to support such a move.
It has been noted repeatedly—and reported to the public—that the investigative commission’s materials are a hodgepodge of rumors and hearsay. We need to know which evidence the court deems admissible, which it deems inadmissible, and what it chooses to exclude. For this reason, we requested that this motion be filed, and we are now awaiting the court’s final decision. Court hearings regarding the dissolution of these parties have been ongoing for nine days, yet the parties themselves still do not know the specific charges brought against them—nor the evidence used to substantiate those charges—because there is a complete void in the evidence presented. There are testimonies from 'Georgian Dream' supporters, as well as outright lies—matters we have already addressed publicly, and on which we will continue to provide information to the public. Therefore, this process is of great importance, and the court must reach an objective decision," stated Bezhashvili.
