Mamuka Mdinaradze, the executive secretary of the Georgian Dream party and the leader of the parliamentary majority declares, that GD is creating a commission to "investigate systemic crimes" of the previous government.
“The regime’s systemic crimes from 2003-2012 are widely recognized,” Mdinaradze noted. “These include torture in penitentiary institutions, murder, violence, privacy violations, corruption, pressure on businesses to cede assets, media appropriation, and accusations related to the 2008 war and war crimes against Georgian military personnel.
To investigate these systemic crimes, a temporary investigative commission will be formed in the first week of the spring session to evaluate the activities of the regime and its officials from 2003-2012. The commission will operate for six months and present its findings, which the Georgian Parliament will consider and approve by the first week of September. The conclusions will include recommendations for political and legal measures against those responsible, as prescribed by the Georgian Constitution,” he stated.
Mdinaradze emphasized that the Commission’s conclusions would be forwarded to the Prosecutor’s Office of Georgia and other relevant agencies as per Georgian law to ensure the accountability of the perpetrators.
“To avoid speculation, we want to clarify that the investigation into the 2008 war will not target military commanders or soldiers. The commission will question regime officials and others who may be implicated in the regime’s crimes or who hold relevant information,” he added.
In conclusion, Mdinaradze stressed the importance of evaluating the 2003-2012 regime to prevent future threats to the country and to foster the development of a healthy political system in Georgia. He emphasized that the work of the temporary investigative commission is vital for ensuring the continued progress of the country.
