Amendments to the Law on Assemblies and Manifestations to be passed on the session in an accelerated manner today, October 4.

The proposed amendment seeks to provide clarity on prohibitive measures outlined in the law. Specifically, the draft law stipulates that participants in an assembly or demonstration are prohibited from erecting a temporary structure if such construction: a) poses a threat to the participants or others involved; b) hinders the police"s ability to maintain public order and security; c) disrupts the normal functioning of a business, institution, or organization; d) is unrelated to the purpose of the assembly or demonstration.

The initiative for these changes stemmed from an official statement made by the State Security Service of Georgia on September 18, 2023, which highlighted possible and planned disruptive actions scheduled for October to December.

According to the amendments, in order to regulate the issue of freedom of assembly and expression, the relevant authority will take the appropriate decision in each case individually, taking into account all the circumstances. The decision made by this body will be subject to judicial control by appealing it to the court.