Interagency Task Force for Free and Fair Elections (IATF) Convenes to Address Election Day Concerns
At the tenth session of the Interagency Task Force for Free and Fair Elections (IATF), the Deputy Chairperson of the IATF, Giorgi Sharabidze, presented a detailed analysis of potential violations of election legislation that occurred during the voting process. The session addressed concerns regarding the secrecy of voting, the functionality of the verification system, adherence to marking rules, the free expression of the voter’s will at the polling station, and the repeated casting of votes in the name of others.
The session also included a presentation on the IATF’s response to the issues raised through media monitoring.
Minister of Justice Rati Bregadze presided over the session, which was attended by representatives of public agencies, international and local monitoring organizations, and political parties.
The Interagency Task Force for Free and Fair Elections (IATF), established in accordance with the Election Code, is tasked with preventing violations of election legislation by civil servants and responding to such violations. The task force is headed by Minister of Justice Rati Bregadze.
The public is encouraged to report matters within the IATF’s jurisdiction through email at iatf@justice.gov.ge or by calling the hotline at (+995) 599 85 00 11.
The IATF will conclude its activities upon the official announcement of election results by the Central Election Commission (CEC).