Tbilisi. ''This Affects You Too'' publishes announcement: Government Should Exhibit Political Will and Clamp Down on Private Recording Blackmail.

''It is very alarming that the timing of the circulation of illegal recordings coincides with the critical statements by Eka Beselia in relation to the processes in the judiciary. It is of deep concern if certain individuals used the illegal recordings as means to stall reforms in the judiciary and protect the interests of the clan of judges that wield significant power within the judiciary.

We call upon the Government of Georgia to timely and effectively investigate this case, to exhibit political will and bring an end the instances of illegal recording blackmail, as well as carry out the necessary legislative changes related to the regulation of secret surveillance'', is noted in the statement.

Source: www.transparency.ge