According to the Minister of Justice, there was no attempt to forcibly transfer Mikheil Saakashvili from Gori Hospital. Rati Bregadze clarified that when a prisoner does not obey the lawful request of the employee, in this case, it is possible to take coercive measures against him. However, due to the fluctuations of Mikheil Saakashvili's blood pressure, such a fact did not occur.

"He was discharged from Gori Military Hospital. The penitentiary staff arrived. This decision was introduced in very calm and acceptable forms and he did not obey the lawful request of the penitentiary staff. Where do you get this information ...? I say again, everyone is equal before the law and when a prisoner does not obey the lawful request of the employee, in this case, of course, it is possible to take coercive measures against him. But as I have already told you, he had problems with blood pressure and a corresponding decision was made.”

According to the Minister, the Penitentiary Service has no obligation to agree with the lawyers on the decision to transfer the prisoner.

"As for informing the lawyers, you should get acquainted with the law of Georgia and know that when a prisoner is transferred, this is not agreed with the lawyers and it is not necessary to have a written procedure. The lawyer can visit him at working hours during the working days in accordance with the law. Do not pretend that the penitentiary service has violated any norm," said Rati Bregadze.