The European Court of Human Rights has declared the case of T. Kh. v. Georgia inadmissible, finding that the State had properly maintained a fair balance in an ongoing legal dispute between two private individuals.

The application concerned a dispute arising from a social media post published in 2016, which itself referred to an alleged incident dating back to 2011.

The Court found the complaint to be manifestly ill-founded and therefore inadmissible.

In its reasoning, the Court emphasized that the case concerned a dispute between private parties which did not warrant the application of criminal law mechanisms. It noted that the national authorities had clearly informed the applicant that the matter should be pursued through civil proceedings; however, the applicant failed to avail himself of this remedy.

The Strasbourg Court further underlined that, notwithstanding the inapplicability of criminal law in the present case, the investigative authorities had acted promptly in 2016, and no procedural deficiencies were identified.

In light of the above, the Court concurred with the position of the Ministry of Justice of Georgia, concluding that the application was manifestly ill-founded and inadmissible.

Deadline Extended for Applications: Selection of Georgian Candidates for Judge at the European Court of Human Rights.

The deadline for submitting applications for the selection of candidates from Georgia to be elected as judges at the European Court of Human Rights has been extended until September 1, 2026.

The competition is being conducted in accordance with the rules approved by Order No. 1139 of the Minister of Justice of Georgia, dated December 17, 2025.

All eligibility requirements remain unchanged and are available at the provided link.

An informational meeting on the upcoming UN Public Service Forum 2026 was held for UN-accredited diplomats and heads of mission.

The session was led by Beka Dzamashvili, First Deputy Minister of Justice of Georgia and Revaz Lominadze, Georgia’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Office at Geneva, who presented key details about the Forum, scheduled to take place in Tbilisi on 23-25 June.

Speakers highlighted the importance of the event, noting its role in strengthening public sector capacity and promoting more citizen-focused governance.

The 2026 Forum is jointly organized by the Ministry of Justice of Georgia and the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA), under the theme “Transforming Public Institutions: Advancing Innovation, Accountability, Participation, and Inclusion.”

The 2026 Forum will bring together senior government officials, representatives of academia, thematic experts and representatives of international organizations.

The meeting was hosted by the United Nations Office at Geneva.

Residents of Khelvachauri will now be able to access up to 500 services from the state and private sectors at the newly opened Public Service Hall, a facility distinguished by its modern architecture and high service standards.

The 127th branch of the Public Service Hall was officially inaugurated by the Prime Minister of Georgia, Irakli Kobakhidze; Minister of Justice, Paata Salia; Chairman of the Government of the Autonomous Republic of Adjara, Sulkhan Tamazashvili; and Chairman of the Public Service Hall, Vakhtang Zhvania.

The Khelvachauri Public Service Hall is fully staffed by local residents.

The Adjara region is currently served by nine Public Service Hall branches: two located in Batumi, and others operating in Kobuleti, Chakvi, Mukhaestate, Shuakhevi, Keda, and Khulo.

An innovative Mobile Public Service Hall project is also operating in Adjara, having already provided services to more than 10,000 residents across dozens of villages in the region.

As part of ongoing infrastructure development and efforts to improve access to public services, four additional Public Service Halls are currently under construction in Mtskheta, Akhmeta, Zot, and Chala.

The opening ceremony of the Khelvachauri branch was attended by representatives of the central and local governments, members of the legislative and executive authorities, and other invited guests.