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Moving from Rule of Law to Rule by Law | GYLA Chair Tamar Oniani on Georgia's Justice System. EP54
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- Jun 18, 2026
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Support Talk Georgia by subscribing on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/cw/TalkGeorgia or donating at https://buymeacoffee.com/talkgeorgiaPLEASE 🔔 SUBSCRIBE ❤️ LIKE 💬 COMMENT 📣 SHAREGuest: Tamar Oniani | Chair of the Georgian Young Lawyers' Association01:47 - Tamar’s Personal JourneyHow challenging is it to chair GYLA while simultaneously pursuing a master's degree in Human Rights Law at the University of Oxford?05:09 - GYLA's Current SituationGYLA has temporarily transitioned into a crisis mode of operation. What led to this decision, and what does "crisis mode" mean in practical terms?10:55 - Recent Cases of Torture and Police AbuseThere have been numerous reports in recent months of detainees being beaten and tortured inside police stations. What evidence suggests these are not isolated incidents but part of a systemic pattern? How are these cases connected to the mass beatings and alleged torture during the dispersal of the 2024–2025 pro-EU demonstrations?18:58 - Authoritarian Legislative Changes in Georgia (2024–2026)Georgia has adopted a series of highly controversial laws, ranging from the so-called "Russian Law" on foreign influence to the recently enacted grants law and amendments affecting political parties. From the perspective of the rule of law and human rights, what do these legislative changes reveal about the country's overall trajectory? How is Georgia moving from the rule of law to rule by law?23:05 - The Current State of Georgia's Justice SystemGiven the current political and legal environment, what are the biggest challenges facing the country in the years ahead?27:23 - GYLA's Strategic LitigationWhat are the latest developments in GYLA's work before the European Court of Human Rights? What does strategic litigation involve, and w…