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"
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