To:
 

Member States of the European Union 
The United States of America 
The United Kingdom
 

Honorable Ladies and Gentlemen,
 

We, the citizens of Georgia, address you with this petition because the Georgian people urgently need solidarity. Our aim is to draw the attention of the international community to the grave problems within the justice and policing systems, which undermine the rule of law and the fundamental principles of democracy.
 

Justification
According to paragraph 11 of the European Parliament Resolution of 13 February 2025 (2025/2522, RSP):
 

“The judicial system of Georgia has become an instrument aimed at suppressing dissent, instilling fear and restricting freedom of expression.”

Today, justice has almost entirely vanished from the Georgian courts. The judiciary has been transformed into a mechanism of punishment and coercion, rather than an independent branch of government entrusted with the administration of justice.

Judges are subjected to political pressure by a “judges’ clan,” which ensures that critical cases are resolved according to political orders.
Their actions are fully controlled by this clan, and they obey instructions unconditionally instead of delivering verdicts based on evidence and their own judicial conviction.

Many of the individuals implicated in these abuses have studied at, or collaborated with, respected European institutions, universities, and programs. Failing to address their misconduct not only perpetuates impunity in Georgia but risks allowing corrupt practices to extend into European contexts. Unchecked, this could pose a direct threat to European democratic standards, including the integrity of academic exchanges, policy networks, and governance partnerships. 

Our Demands

On this basis, we call on you to:
1. Draw public attention to the legal crisis in Georgia. 
2. Act jointly within the framework of the European Union and together with partners. 
3. Employ targeted financial and visa sanctions. 
4. Strengthen Georgian civil society, the media, and democratic initiatives. 
5. Issue clear public statements condemning selective justice and police violence. 
6. Examine the attached lists of corrupt judges and police officers who have acted as false witnesses and take this information into account in your deliberations.

The Need for Timely and Targeted Sanctions

So long as these actors remain free of consequences, the system of impunity will endure. Only sanctions applied promptly and with precision can effectively reach this foundation. Any further delay risks entrenching impunity and narrowing the possibility of meaningful change.

For this reason, timely and well-targeted sanctions are not simply desirable, but essential to prevent the consolidation of authoritarian practices in Georgia.
 

Conclusion

Targeted measures, such as visa bans and financial sanctions, are a clear signal to those who actively oppose the principles of the rule of law in Georgia and engage in propaganda against our strategic partners, democracy, and European values. They must not be permitted to enjoy the benefits of Europe.

 “Do not admit the servants of dictators into your country!”

These steps are necessary to stand firmly with Georgian civil society and consistently resist the abuse of power in Georgia.
 

“Nulla poena sine lege” – there is no punishment without law!
 

This petition is open for signature not only by citizens of Georgia, but also by members of the Georgian diaspora and friends of Georgia worldwide who stand in solidarity with our cause.
 

Respectfully,

Lead Signatory: 
Earthoba – The Platform of United Georgian Diasporas Worldwide
  

Annex: Evidence of Political Persecution and Abuse of Power in Georgia
This annex provides detailed accounts of politically motivated legal actions and abuses of power by Georgian authorities, as documented by Transparency International Georgia. The list of implicated individuals, including judges and officials, is growing and will be updated as new information becomes available.

1. Politically Motivated Case of So-Called “Group Violence” Against 11 Protest Participants Allegations of fabricated “group violence” charges against 11 protest participants.

Full report: https://transparency.ge/ge/post/ec-jgupuri-zaladobis-politikurad-motivirebuli-sakme-protestis-11-monacilis-cinaagmdeg

2. Politically Motivated Case of So-Called “Group Violence” Against 8 Protest Participants Charges against 8 protest participants, raising concerns about judicial independence.

Full report: https://transparency.ge/ge/post/ec-jgupuri-zaladobis-politikurad-motivirebuli-sakme-protestis-8-monacilis-cinaagmdeg
 

3. Repressions Against Civil Protesters with Fabricated Drug Crime Charges

Full report: https://transparency.ge/ge/post/represiebi-samokalako-protestis-monacileebis-mimart-narkotikuli-danashaulis-gamogonili 

4. Saba Skhvitaridze Case: Fabricated Charges, Illegal Arrest, and Ill-Treatment 

Full report: https://transparency.ge/ge/post/saba-sxvitarizis-sakme-gamogonili-braldeba-ukanono-dakaveba-da-arasatanado-mopqroba

5. List of Judges, Prosecutors, and Police Officers of Concern

Note: A small number of these judges have already been sanctioned and are banned from entering certain counties.

Judges:
1. Epitashvili, Teona
2. Kalatozishvili, Arsen
3. Nachkebia, Jvebe
4. Mchedlishvili, Tamar
5. Maridashvili, Lela
6. Makharoblidze, Tamar
7. Mirotadze, Giorgi
8. Jachvadze, Ketevan
9. Mamiseishvili, Davit
10. Pavliashvili, Spartak
11. Garshaulishvili, Mzia
12. Khuskivadze, Irakli
13. Kurtanidze, Davit
14. Kolbaia, Levan
15. Mgeliashvili, Davit
16. Chagunava, Koba
17. Mildenbergi, Lela
18. Tsatsua, Manuchar
19. Tsekvaka, Zviad
20. Tsagareishvili, Lela
21. Enukidze, Nino
22. Tarashvili, Nino
23. Kalinchenko, Lela
24. Gelashvili, Giorgi
25. Gudadze, Natia
26. Khudjadze, Nato
27. Djachvadze, Ketevan
28. Sharadze, Zviad
29. Sakhelashvili, Nino
30. Togonidze, Irma
31. Nikachadze, Manana
32. Purtsvanidze, Pati
33. Abshilava, Irakli
34. Vardanidze, Gantsa
35. Galustashvili, Nino
36. Chikashua, Irakli
37. Gvritishvili, Dimitri
38. Tadumadze, Shalva
39. Mshvenieradze, Vasil
40. Tevzadze, Levan
41. Shvangiradze, Irakli
42. Barbakadze, Eka
43. Abjandadze, Dali
44. Gzirishvili, Aleksandre
45. Shcherbakovi, Nino
46. Goginashvili, Giorgi
47. Shengelia, Irakli
48. Mikautadze, Giorgi
49. Vasadze, Mamuka
50. Marsagishili, Nikoloz
51. Shamatava, Nana
52. Jinjolia, Mikheil

Prosecutors:
1. Gobejishvili, Shmagi 
2. Chitadze, Nugzar 
3. Todua, Vazha 
4. Tsalughelashvili, Vakhtang 
5. Mukbaniani, Giorgi 
6. Kvavadze, Irakli 
7. Khintibadze, Roin 
8. Nishnianidze, Giorgi 
9. Bejuashvili, Tamar 
10. Khakhanasvili, Ani 
11. Iakobidze, Tamar 
12. Khubejashvili, Ani 
13. Turmanidze, Vladimer 
14. Gogeshvili, Tornike
 

False - witness police officers of “Georgian Dream” in cases of violence and torture:
1. Charekhashvili, Giorgi 
2. Menabde, Tornike 
3. Margvliani, Zviad 
4. Tsurtsumia, Revaz 
5. Gelashvili, Otar 
6. Garibashvili, Zurab 
7. Maruashvili, Davit 
8. Kiknadze, Sulkhan 
9. Beradze, Lasha 
10. Javakhadze, Tekla 
11. Turashvili, Nugzar 
12. Meskhishvili, Tsotne
 

Employes of the Ministry of Internal Affrars
1. Khunashvili, Arsen 
2. Keburia, Davit 
3. Kurdovanidze, Davit 
4. Jikia, Giorgi 
5. Shashviashvili, Malkhaz 
6. Basiladze, Levan 
7. Matcharashvili, Giorgi 
8. Kitiashvili, Davit 
9. Kereselidze, Konstantine 
10. Sigua, Ioseb 
11. Goshadze, Zviad 
12. Zaalishvili, Eka 
13. Gavashelishvili, Vano 
14. Gobadze, Zviad 
15. Kachkachishvili, Grigol 
16. Gakharia, Irakli 
17. Lebanidze, Bakar 
18. Chkeidzde, Giorgi 
19. Tabidze, Levan 
20. Kenchadze, Aleksandre 
21. Gaprindashvili, Aleksandre 
22. Nijaradze, Levan 
23. Japaridze, Tornike
24. Kurdadze, Giorgi 
25. Beridze, Lasha 
26. Kiknadze, Davit 
27. Kovziashvili, Ketevan 
28. Jorjikia, Luka 
29. Matchitidze, Giorgi 
30. Jikia, Giorgi 
31. Nemsadze, Gocha 
32. Koberidze, Aleksi 
33. Zirakishvili, Revaz 
34. Khargelia, Giorgi 
35. Gureshidze, Giorgi 
36. Lobjanidze, Giorgi 
37. Mtchedlishvili, Paata 
38. Tavadze, Lasha 
39. Kuprava, Emil 
40. Rusishvili, Zurab 
41. Japaridze, Mirza 
42. Kherkhelauri, Lasha 
43. Rosopidze, Giorgi 
44. Natsvlishvi, Archil 
45. Oganesiani, Edgar 
46. Chikvaidze, Giorgi