Research
"Mechanisms of parliamentary control over the State Security Service of Georgia and their importance"
15.09.2020
On September 15, the Democracy Research Institute held a presentation: "Mechanisms of parliamentary control over the State Security Service of Georgia and their importance".
This research analyses and assesses critically the existing mechanisms of parliamentary oversight of the State Security Service. Specific recommendations are elaborated based on relevant international practice and experience.
The document consists of several chapters. They highlight the significance of oversight of the State Security Service and the following mechanisms of parliamentary oversight: the mandate of the Committee of Defence and Security and the Trust Group, written questions and interpellation by a member of parliament, appointment of the Head of the State Security Service, submission of an annual report of the State Security Service and its significance. Recommendations are given at the end of the report.
"Mechanisms of parliamentary control over the State Security Service of Georgia and their importance"
This research analyses and assesses critically the existing mechanisms of parliamentary oversight of the State Security Service. Specific recommendations are elaborated based on relevant international practice and experience.
The document consists of several chapters. They highlight the significance of oversight of the State Security Service and the following mechanisms of parliamentary oversight: the mandate of the Committee of Defence and Security and the Trust Group, written questions and interpellation by a member of parliament, appointment of the Head of the State Security Service, submission of an annual report of the State Security Service and its significance. Recommendations are given at the end of the report.
"Mechanisms of parliamentary control over the State Security Service of Georgia and their importance"
DRI: Policy of Georgia’s State Security Service relating to asylum seekers
The Democracy Research Institute has published a report, which evaluates the practice of refusing asylum seekers a refugee, humanitarian or temporary protection status on the ground of state security and identifies a number of shortcomings in this process.
27.11.2020
Study on the Mandate of the Operational-Technical Agency in Conducting Covert Investigative Activities - Risks and Challenges
On October 23, the Democracy Research Institute held a presentation of the study - Mandate of the Operational-Technical Agency in Conducting Covert Investigative Activities - Risks and Challenges.
23.10.2020
DRI: State Security Service – Duplication of Competences and Parallel Investigative Systems
On July 31, the Democracy Research Institute held the presentation of the research “the State Security Service - Duplication of Competences and Parallel Investigative Systems in Georgia”.
31.07.2020
