Tbilisi. Georgian Young Lawyers' Association released a statement about the so-called Tractors Case. "It had a negative influence on the image of the prosecutor’s office and most importantly, illegal persons spent several m onths in penitentiary establishment, their business reputation (as well as business reputation of others) suffered a damage. ...Every official who believes that human rights are violated and has legal powers to act on human rights violations must discharge these powers as the law not only empowers but also obligates them to act", says the statement.