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In light of significant public interest, we are releasing a series of video materials related to the defendant, I.G. These materials confirm that no form of pressure or violence was exerted against the defendant

The full video archive is extensive—spanning approximately 220 hours from January 14 to January 23, 2025. Watch the video the here

We are currently publishing only the segments relevant to key circumstances. The full recordings were obtained in strict accordance with legal procedures and have also been made available to the deceased’s human rights representative.

Video N1 - January 21, 2025, 14:35-15:10, The defendant was escorted to the bathhouse and returned safely to his cell.

Video N2 - January 22, 2025 - 13:16, was taken from his cell to make a phone call;

13:25, Entered the medical room (no video surveillance inside);

13:32, Returned to his cell.

Video N3 - January 23, 2025 -

08:09, Food delivered to the cell;

09:24, Morning inspection conducted; one staff member entered briefly;

09:32, food delivered;

11:24, a prison guard placed a grocery bag at the cell door;

11:32, an employee delivered the bag (did not enter the cell), brief conversation through the door;

12:40, Social worker visited; spoke through the door;

13:51, Guard conversed with the defendant through the door;

14:03, food delivered;

14:25, Staff entered the cell urgently;

14:27, Medical personnel entered the cell;

14:51, I.G. was taken out on a stretcher to medical unit;

15:00, Ambulance arrived;

15:01, Paramedics entered the medical unit;

15:19, Paramedics exited the medical unit;

15:21, I.G. placed in ambulance;

15:24, Ambulance departed.

15:58, I.G. admitted to Vivamed Clinic.

The investigation is being conducted by the Eastern Division of the General Inspectorate under the Ministry of Justice.

The findings will be made public upon the conclusion of the investigation.

We once again express our deep sorrow over the passing of the defendant, I.G., and extend our heartfelt condolences to his family.

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Minister of Justice Discusses Prospects for Deepening Cooperation Between Georgia and UNIDROIT with the Organization’s Secretary General

Minister of Justice of Georgia Paata Salia met with the Secretary General of the International Institute for the Unification of Private Law (UNIDROIT), Professor Ignacio Tirado, and Deputy Secretary General Professor Anna Veneziano, who are visiting Georgia.

During the meeting, the parties discussed opportunities to further strengthen cooperation between Georgia and UNIDROIT, as well as the significance of the organization's legal instruments. The Minister emphasized the growing importance of the unification of private law amid the expansion of international trade and cross-border commercial relations, both in Georgia and worldwide, highlighting the Ministry of Justice's role in advancing this process.

Professor Ignacio Tirado underlined the increasing strategic importance of the Middle Corridor and Georgia's pivotal role in promoting commercial and cross-border relations in the region, as well as in ensuring their modern legal regulation. He also spoke about the practical value of the international legal instruments developed by UNIDROIT and the benefits of membership in the organization.

The parties reaffirmed their commitment to further deepening cooperation between Georgia and UNIDROIT.

The International Institute for the Unification of Private Law (UNIDROIT) is an independent intergovernmental organization dedicated to modernizing and harmonizing private and commercial law through the development of international legal instruments. Its conventions, model laws, and principles promote international trade, investment, and cross-border economic relations while contributing to the creation of a predictable, modern, and effective legal framework. The organization currently comprises 65 member states from nearly every region of the world, reflecting its global reach and international significance.

The meeting was also attended by First Deputy Minister of Justice of Georgia Beka Dzamashvili and Nino Mindiashvili, Head of the Ministry of Justice's Department of Contract Expertise and Judicial Representation.

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