Our Legal Firm provides legal support in various areas of human rights protection, primarily focusing on prohibition of discrimination based on gender, nationality; protecting children's rights, the right to private and family life, and consumer rights. Georgia ranks high regarding its legal system and guarantees the protection of human rights for all citizens and foreign nationals residing in the country.
We represent our clients’ interests at all administrative levels and in court, and we are one of the first organisations in Georgia to handle consumer rights violations. Human rights legislation also extends to other areas where an individual may find themselves:
Illegal criminal prosecution (unlawful international search or the possibility of such a search via Interpol);
Persecution for political views or refusal to participate in the state's illegal activities;
Denial of access to Georgia to family members, property, and the workplace;
Denial of residence permits to foreign nationals based on unfounded allegations of legal violations (with classified information from security services);
Denial of medical services;
Violation of the right to free choice of residence and citizenship.
In accordance with the 1951 UN Convention on the Rights of Refugees and the Organic Law of Georgia 'On International Protection,' any foreign citizen has the right to apply to the authorities of Georgia for Asylum.
This process involves a distinctive mechanism for international protection or humanitarian status UN.
The International Criminal Police Organisation plays a crucial role in facilitating international cooperation among law enforcement agencies. Being listed in the Interpol database can significantly impact a person's everyday life:
Declined in residency or naturalisation
Declined Visa
Banks, Business Registration, Licences, Accreditation, Business Pertnership&Common Projects, etc.
The Georgian Border Security Service has the right to review the purpose of a visit and other legal grounds for entry into Georgia. Unfortunately, some foreigners may be refused entry for various reasons:
Despite the outlined legal reasons for refusal, many individuals face a vague justification: "Other reasons envisaged by Georgian legislation." The most common issue cited is a probable violation of the Law of Georgia on Occupied Territories, which strictly restricts economic activities and free movement in these territories.
There are additional circumstances under which entry can be denied, such as: Pending criminal proceedings for international crimes, including terrorism, drug trafficking, and human trafficking (Article 3 of the Georgian Law on the Legal Status of Aliens and Stateless Persons).
Obtaining a residence permit in Georgia can be a complex process, and in some cases, applicants may face refusal from the authorities. However, the law provides an avenue for appealing such decisions through the court system.
The Georgian government has tightened the regulations surrounding residence permits in recent years.
Some of the common grounds for refusal include:
Conviction for a criminal offense committed within the last 5 years
Expulsion from Georgia by an authorized body
Providing false information in the application
Posing a threat to state security or public interest