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According to Imedi's report of 10 October 2026, the Prosecutor's Office terminated the investigation into alleged violence against a convict in Rustavi Penitentiary Establishment No. 6 on the grounds of the absence of a criminal act. The agency describes its assessment of materials regarding the December 2025 episode. This conveys the agency's conclusion; an independent review of videos, expert opinions, and the full case has not been conducted.

What does a decision to terminate an investigation mean?

Article 105 of the Procedural Code establishes the grounds for termination. Article 106 concerns the prosecutor's resolution and informing relevant persons. A public statement cannot replace the full justification of the resolution: it must be checked what evidence was obtained, how it was assessed, and on what grounds the crime was excluded.

Termination is not a court acquittal. When describing it, the outcome of the investigation, the possible existence of charges, and the judicial assessment must be distinguished. The decision also does not provide an automatic basis for conclusions about participants' motives, conscious falsehood of a statement, or other offences.

Who has the possibility to request a review?

Article 106 grants the victim a one-time right to appeal to a superior prosecutor and, in cases defined by law, provides for recourse to court. The right of a specific person depends on their procedural status and the category of the case. It is incorrect to promise all authors of statements the same direct path to court.

What does the European standard check?

Article 3 of the European Convention, which is binding for Georgia, prohibits ill-treatment. The official guide of the European Court summarises the independence, promptness, sufficiency of measures, and victim participation in an investigation when credible information exists. The guide is not a decision on this specific case and does not give us an automatic assessment of its outcome.

Based on public information, we can explain the procedure for termination and review. For a final assessment of the quality of the investigation, the resolution, the position of the defence and the relevant person, and the case materials are required. Intimate details are not repeated here to protect privacy; the available information is not sufficient for a final conclusion either to independently prove the fact of violence or to confirm the fulfilment of all procedural requirements.

Verification Date

Legislation verified as of 10 October 2026.

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