Georgian PM denounces foreign ambassadors for directly interfering in country’s judicial independence

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze on Friday denounced foreign ambassadors for directly interfering in the country’s judicial independence, in response to ambassadors attending court hearings.

In his remarks over the matter, Kobakhidze urged everyone to uphold Georgia’s Constitution and its principles.

“This is direct political interference in the independence of the Georgian judiciary. It is as clear as day. I call on everyone to respect Georgia’s Constitution, its principles, and the conventions that bind foreign ambassadors working in Georgia”, the PM said.

“Unfortunately, these principles and constitutional norms have not been upheld so far. Hopefully, this will change in the future”, the PM concluded.

The Prime Minister’s comments underline the ongoing tensions surrounding foreign influence on domestic legal processes in Georgia.