TBILISI, DFWatch–The chief judge at Tbilisi City Court was fired on Tuesday, sparking speculation that it might have something to do with his recent statements about corruption in the court and other controversial topics.
Twelve members of the High
Nino Gvenetadze
Georgian govt plans controversial new control mechanism in the courts
TBILISI, DFWatch–The government in Georgia is planning a new court reform, which will involve creating a new body to conduct oversight over the judges.
Georgia already has an control mechanism over the court system. It is called the High Council of Justice,
Georgian president swears in one more 'rebel judge'
TBILISI, DFWatch–The Georgian president on Monday marked the appointment of one more ‘rebel judge’ to a top level position the country’s court system.
Merab Turava was sworn in as a new member of the Constitutional Court at a ceremony in Batumi attended
Georgian parliament approves new chief justice
TBILISI, DFWatch–The Georgian parliament on Friday approved Nino Gvenetadze as new head of the Supreme Court by 88 votes against 0.
President Giorgi Margvelashvili selected Gvenetadze from 28 prospective candidates.
Gvenetadze was a Supreme Court