The Georgian Young Lawyers’ Association (GYLA) has filed an application with the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) on behalf of Dimitri Jamburia, challenging his detention following a protest outside the Parliament of Georgia.
GYLA says the application was submitted on May 27 and concerns Jamburia’s recognition as an administrative offender and the imposition of a four-day detention order for participating in a peaceful protest on the sidewalk outside Parliament on December 17, 2025.
The organization argues that several provisions of the European Convention on Human Rights were violated, including Article 6(1) on the right to a fair trial, Article 11 on freedom of assembly and association, Article 14 on the prohibition of discrimination, and Article 17 on the prohibition of abuse of rights.
GYLA claims there was no evidence that either the organizers of the demonstration or Jamburia intended to engage in violence. The organization argues that Georgian courts failed to properly assess whether the protest unlawfully obstructed pedestrians and accepted the Ministry of Internal Affairs’ position without sufficient scrutiny.
The association further alleges that the courts did not objectively assess the evidence, ignored key defense arguments, issued template decisions, and misapplied international legal standards and case law.
In its application, GYLA also claims Jamburia’s case reflects a broader pattern of state actions aimed at suppressing pro-European protests. The organization alleges that legislative changes adopted since late 2024 have been used to punish demonstrators and create a deterrent effect on public assemblies.
The group argues that the applicant was discriminated against because of his political views and participation in pro-European demonstrations.
“Since December 2024, the authorities have deliberately adopted laws that the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the courts use exclusively to punish participants in pro-European rallies,” GYLA said in a statement.
The ECHR has not yet announced whether it will consider the application.
