On September 28, 2026, the Public Defender of Georgia submitted an amicus curiae brief to the Senaki District Court, clarifying the legal standards for protection against victimization.

Effective protection against victimization has frequently been a subject of the Public Defender's work, and individuals actively turn to the Public Defender regarding alleged instances of victimization. Clearly defining the legal standards for protection against victimization is crucial both for ensuring the effective protection of individuals utilizing legal safeguards and for the consistent development of judicial practice.

In light of these standards - including the criteria for establishing victimization and the significance of distributing the burden of proof - the Public Defender deemed it appropriate to provide the court with an overview and clarification of the relevant legal standards. It is noteworthy that the amicus curiae brief does not aim to support the interests of any specific party; rather, it relies on human rights law, including legal standards established at both national and international levels.

Within the scope of his mandate, the Public Defender of Georgia continues to actively strengthen equality standards and promote their protection. The effective functioning of anti-discrimination mechanisms ensures the creation of a legal environment in which every individual has equal access to effective means of protecting his/her rights.