The illegitimate Georgian government is systematically weaponizing its justice system to persecute peaceful demonstrators who oppose its pro-Russian, pro-Chinese, and pro-Iranian orientation and who advocate for Georgia’s democratic future. Key state institutions, including the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Prosecutor’s Office, and the Judiciary, are acting in concert to silence dissent and punish civic activism.

Since 2024, including in the aftermath of the parliamentary elections, at least 76 individuals have been criminally prosecuted for their involvement in peaceful protests, 61 remain in custody — some held in prolonged pretrial detention, others serving prison sentences of varying lengths, including terms exceeding four years. Independent monitoring organizations have documented systemic bias within Georgia’s judiciary. Courts routinely impose the harshest forms of pretrial detention without adequate justification or consideration of less restrictive alternatives. Judges often repeat prosecution arguments verbatim, without reviewing the specific facts of each case, clear evidence of political influence and a lack of judicial independence.

Most notably, the majority of opposition leaders have been imprisoned without legitimate legal grounds, widely viewed as acts of political retaliation by the ruling Georgian Dream party.

Protesters also report serious procedural violations, including police abuse, denial of due process, and coerced confessions, none of which are meaningfully addressed by the courts. Prosecutorial motions are often template-based and lacking evidence, yet they are routinely approved by judges, further undermining the rule of law.

Transparency in the judicial process is now viewed as a threat by the ruling party. Under recent amendments, court hearings are closed to the public and media access is restricted, preventing journalists from reporting on procedural violations and human rights abuses inside courtrooms.

The attached document contains a list of political prisoners in Georgia, minors, students, journalists, doctors, actors, academics, civil society activists, and opposition politicians, all punished simply for defending Georgia’s democratic path and resisting the growing influence of authoritarian regimes such as Russia, China, and Iran.