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#Georgia’s ‘Clan of Judges’

Georgian Supreme Court nominees confirmed despite ‘stink bomb’ in parliament

The controversial vote on Thursday came amidst protest rallies and arrests and journalists forcibly removed from a committee hearing.

Georgian Supreme Court nominees confirmed despite ‘stink bomb’ in parliament

The controversial vote on Thursday came amidst protest rallies and arrests and journalists forcibly removed from a committee hearing.

Georgian MP resigns after questioning ‘morals’ of colleague targeted by sex tape leak

Comments by Vano Zardiashvili towards Eka Beselia were widely condemned as sexist.

Georgian MP resigns after questioning ‘morals’ of colleague targeted by sex tape leak

Comments by Vano Zardiashvili towards Eka Beselia were widely condemned as sexist.

The ‘clan’ in Georgia’s judiciary reattempt lifetime appointments

Several months after retracting their candidacies, most controversial candidates seek renomination.

The ‘clan’ in Georgia’s judiciary reattempt lifetime appointments

Several months after retracting their candidacies, most controversial candidates seek renomination.

Survey finds courts among the least trusted institutions in Georgia

The study found that 53% of respondents believed the Georgian judicial system was ‘under influence of the ruling party’.

Survey finds courts among the least trusted institutions in Georgia

The study found that 53% of respondents believed the Georgian judicial system was ‘under influence of the ruling party’.

Beselia gives Georgian government one-month ultimatum over sex tape leaks

The former ally of Bidzina Ivanishvili said if the authorities didn’t fully investigate the leaks she would ‘call everything by its name’.

Beselia gives Georgian government one-month ultimatum over sex tape leaks

The former ally of Bidzina Ivanishvili said if the authorities didn’t fully investigate the leaks she would ‘call everything by its name’.

European Georgia loses parliamentary minority status as more MPs leave ruling party

European Georgia lost it’s status as its 20 MPs no longer represent half of all opposition MPs.

European Georgia loses parliamentary minority status as more MPs leave ruling party

European Georgia lost it’s status as its 20 MPs no longer represent half of all opposition MPs.

Analysis | Why the ruling party in Georgia is losing its MPs

Last week, the ruling Georgian Dream party lost its constitutional majority in parliament — and the bleeding could continue.

Analysis | Why the ruling party in Georgia is losing its MPs

By Shota Kincha

Last week, the ruling Georgian Dream party lost its constitutional majority in parliament — and the bleeding could continue.

Georgian Dream loses constitutional majority as MPs leave party

Those leaving included Georgian Deam founding member Eka Beselia and Social Democrats deputy chair Beka Natsvlishvili.

Georgian Dream loses constitutional majority as MPs leave party

Those leaving included Georgian Deam founding member Eka Beselia and Social Democrats deputy chair Beka Natsvlishvili.

MPs threaten to quit Georgian Dream over supreme justice nominees

At least four MPs including former legal affairs committee chair Eka Beselia threatened to quit over accusations of ‘clan rule’ within the judiciary.

MPs threaten to quit Georgian Dream over supreme justice nominees

At least four MPs including former legal affairs committee chair Eka Beselia threatened to quit over accusations of ‘clan rule’ within the judiciary.

Controversial supreme court nominees withdraw candidacy in Georgia

After widespread backlash over the nominations including from within the ruling party, Georgian Dream has promised to clear up nomination procedures.

Controversial supreme court nominees withdraw candidacy in Georgia

After widespread backlash over the nominations including from within the ruling party, Georgian Dream has promised to clear up nomination procedures.