Tbilisi. On November 20, the Georgian Young Lawyers' Association has presented the study – "Mechanisms of Releasing the Convicts and Postponing the Sentences due to the Health Condition in Georgia". The study is based on the analysis of 23 cases administered by GYLA, CSOs Article 42 of the Constitution, Youth for Fairness, and the independent attorneys. When working on the analysis, in respect of medical issues GYLA has closely cooperated with the Physicians' Association of Georgia. The study aimed at reviewing the legislative base and identifying the legislative problems that serve or may serve as factors preventing the effective, timely and full examination of the convicts' applications by the permanent commission or the court practice. "Obviously, the existing problematic situation is caused as by the flawed legislative base, as well as by the ugly practices. Cases described in the study, along with the analysis of legislation and international practice, indicate once again that the current situation requires the attention of the authorized persons and undertaking of relevant measures", – the statement says. The study is funded by the "Open Society - Georgia" Foundation. The study on the "Mechanisms of Releasing the Convicts and Postponing the Sentences due to the Health Condition in Georgia".

Source: gyla.ge