Georgia: Torture and ill-treatment. Still a concern after the "Rose Revolution"

Índice: EUR 56/001/2005
Fecha de publicación: 23 noviembre 2005
Categorías: Europa y Asia Central, Georgia

The fight against torture or other ill-treatment is currently one of the key issues on the new Georgian government's agenda with regard to human rights. Amnesty International has continued to receive reports about torture and ill-treatment. Many cases do not come to light because police cover up their crimes and detainees are afraid to complain for fear of repercussions. This report aims at capturing the current situation regarding torture and ill-treatment and identifying positive and negative trends. It concludes with a number of recommendations aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of government programmes in tackling the issue of torture and ill-treatment.