Tbilisi. On April 6-7, 2016, a meeting was held with journalists on the issue of creation of an independent investigation mechanism at the initiative of Public Defender Ucha Nanuashvili. The recommendation on the creation of an independent investigative mechanism was prepared by the Public Defender in 2014. However, in spite of its great importance, the recommendation has not been implemented yet.

''The Public Defender reviewed cases of torture, inhuman and degrading treatment committed by law enforcement officers and emphasized the need for and models of an institutionally independent investigation mechanism. He highlighted the shortcomings of the current law in terms of the investigation of similar crimes, as well as the established practice of impunity'', is noted in the statement.

Source: ombudsman.ge