Why is Georgia dangerous for foreigners, or how people end up in Georgian prisons?
Let's examine the experience of interacting with the Georgian law enforcement system using the story of Zhan Botanov and two others. Zhan was arrested in Georgia after a domestic dispute and can now detail how well the Georgian system meets its stated standards of transparency and legality.
https://t.me/zhanbotanov - Zhan's blog with details
https://vk.com/zhanbotanov - VK page
/ zhanbotanov - Instagram (extremist and banned)
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Timings:
0:00 - Introduction and purpose of the video
0:35 - Zhan Botanov's story
1:08 - Causes of the conflict in Georgia
2:00 - Arrest and police actions
3:17 - The situation with the statement and examination
5:35 - Problems with property and accounts
8:10 - Features of the Georgian law enforcement system
10:15 - Prospects for interaction with the system
13:28 - Pressure during detention
15:10 - Problems with the translator and the rights of detainees
17:43 - Personal stories of other detainees
20:00 - Conditions of arrest and violated rights
22:10 - Problems with lawyers and corruption
24:35 - Legalized corruption in Georgia
26:50 - Personal conclusions about arrests in Georgia
27:00 - Incomprehensible documents and pressure on detainees
30:15 - Conditions in pretrial detention centers and problems with medical care
33:10 - Extension of trial terms
35:20 - The role of lawyers and their possible bias
37:50 - International complaints and the Strasbourg Court
39:30 - Features of the Georgian justice system
40:10 - Complaints about translation and lawyers
43:30 - Pressure from the court and threats
46:00 - Problems with the evidence base and manipulation by lawyers
49:15 - An example of using the law to pressure
51:00 - Case results and charges
53:25 - Health issues in the detention center
56:45 - Conditions of detention and parallels with business
59:00 - Conveyor belt system of charges
1:02:30 - Personal perception of the system and charges
1:05:00 - Distortions of laws and imitation of justice
1:05:50 - Problems with parcels and communication in the detention center
1:09:15 - Transfer to the zone and conditions of detention
1:11:10 - Release and obstacles with documents
1:13:00 - Consulate work and assistance with deportation
1:15:20 - Results and personal perception of the experience