The leader of Georgia’s parliamentary majority, Irakli Kirtskhalia, outlined proposed legislative amendments to the Code of Administrative Offenses during a briefing following today's majority session.

According to Kirtskhalia, the new provisions introduce stricter penalties for various actions committed during gatherings or demonstrations. Under the proposed changes, individuals participating in protests who cover their faces with masks, possess tear gas or other harmful substances, block roads, or erect temporary structures could face up to 15 days of administrative detention. If the individual is identified as an organizer, the penalty could increase to 20 days.

Additionally, the amendments address participation in demonstrations that the Ministry of Internal Affairs has officially ordered to be terminated. In such cases, attendees could face administrative detention of up to 60 days. The same penalty would apply to those found in possession of weapons, pyrotechnics, or any objects intended to cause harm during a protest.

Kirtskhalia further noted that repeated violations of these regulations would carry criminal penalties: up to one year of imprisonment for a second offense and up to two years for a third or subsequent violation.