Parliament Prohibited Photo-Film-Video Recording in the Court

On July 11, the Georgian Parliament adopted the new amendment to the Law on “Common Court” at the special session. The amendment was voted for by 117 voices against 16 and it envisages the prohibition of photo-film-video recording of trials in the court building and court rooms.

Only audio and stenographic recording is allowed at court hearings. However, judge can prohibit it based on solid motivations.

Parliamentary opposition considers that the initiative of the Legal Committee is “Suppression of the Freedom of Expression and Information”. As for the representatives of the Legal Committee they claim that the government wants to eradicate harmful attempts of prevention and exasperation of the process in the court.

Source: Media.ge