The Ministry of Internal Affairs has issued a statement regarding the legislative amendments to the Law on Assemblies and Demonstrations.
According to the statement released by the Ministry, a person who commits an act prohibited by law may be subjected to administrative detention for the first offense, while repeated violations will result in criminal liability, which carries a prison sentence of up to one year, and for multiple repeated offenses — up to two years of imprisonment.
“As the public is aware, as of October 17, 2025, the legislative amendments approved by the Parliament of Georgia have come into force. We would like to once again clarify what these amendments entail.
Under the new version of the law, up to 60 days of administrative detention may be imposed for the following during an assembly or demonstration:
Possession of firearms and/or cold weapons, explosives, flammable or radioactive materials, or pyrotechnic products;
Possession of any prohibited object or substance;
Participation in a gathering that has been terminated by the Ministry of Internal Affairs in accordance with Georgian law.
Participants of a gathering may face up to 15 days, and organizers up to 20 days of administrative detention for:
Covering the face with a mask or other means;
Possession of tear gas and/or toxic substances;
Artificially blocking the roadway, unless required by the number of participants;
Constructing temporary structures that pose a danger or hinder the gathering and/or police efforts to maintain public order and safety.
Any person committing the listed actions may face administrative detention for the first offense. In case of a repeated offense within one year, the individual will face criminal prosecution, punishable by up to one year of imprisonment, and for multiple repeated offenses — up to two years.
Additionally, criminal liability will apply for third or further repeated acts of disobedience to police and/or insulting police officers. Such actions are punishable by up to one year of imprisonment, and in the case of repeated offenses — up to two years.
We once again call on protesters and organizers to express their protest in accordance with the requirements of the Law of Georgia on Assemblies and Demonstrations, to refrain from unlawful actions, and to avoid artificially blocking roads.
Otherwise, the Ministry of Internal Affairs will act within the mandate granted by law, identify all offenders, and take appropriate legal measures against them,” the statement reads.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs has released a statement regarding the legislative amendments concerning assemblies and demonstrations
