The Essence of Article 174¹ and Its Scope
The freedom of assembly and manifestation is one of the fundamental values of a democratic society, but the exercise of this right takes place in compliance with the procedure established by law. Article 174¹ of the Administrative Offences Code of Georgia defines liability for the violation of the procedure for organizing and holding assemblies and manifestations. The provision covers different types of conduct: the blocking of the entrance to a court, the violation of requirements established by the Law of Georgia on Assemblies and Manifestations, repeated commission, and the failure to comply with binding instructions. The fines here are substantial and differ depending on whether the offender is an organizer. On this page we explain what sanction is provided for which conduct and how to act if administrative proceedings have already been initiated against you or your organization.