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title: "Discrimination Litigation"
url: "https://legal.ge/en/service/international-law-en/discrimination-litigation-en"
field: "International Law"
description: "Discrimination litigation in Georgia: concept and forms, the Public Defender, burden of proof and court compensation. Guidance from Legal.ge."
reviewed: "2026-02-15"
updated: "2026-10-23"
publisher: "legal.ge"
---

# Discrimination Litigation

> Source: legal.ge, https://legal.ge/en/service/international-law-en/discrimination-litigation-en

## Purpose and Scope of the Law

The first article of the Law of Georgia on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination sets as its purpose the elimination of all forms of discrimination and the assurance of equal enjoyment of the rights established by the legislation of Georgia for every natural and legal person, regardless of race, color, language, sex, age, citizenship, origin, place of birth, place of residence, property or social status, religion or belief, national, ethnic or social affiliation, profession, family status, state of health, disability, sexual orientation, political or other opinion or any other characteristic. Under the third article of the law, its requirements apply to the actions of public institutions, organizations and natural and legal persons in all spheres, provided those actions are not regulated by another legal act that conforms to the relevant provisions of the second article.

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### Where can I file a complaint about an act of discrimination?

With the Public Defender of Georgia, who supervises the elimination of discrimination, considers applications and complaints and issues recommendations; in parallel, an action may also be brought in court.

### What is indirect discrimination?

A provision, criterion or practice that is neutral in form but discriminatory in substance, placing a person, because of a listed characteristic, in a less favorable position compared with other persons.

### How is the burden of proof distributed?

The complainant submits facts giving grounds to presume a discriminatory act, after which the alleged violator must prove that discrimination was not committed.

### Can moral damage be claimed?

Yes. A victim of discrimination has the right to demand in court compensation for moral or material damage.