Protest Fines in Georgia Soar to 2 Million GEL, Sparking Outrage
Protesters in Georgia are facing a hefty price for their dissent — literally. The Georgian Young Lawyers Association (GYLA) revealed that fines against demonstrators have skyrocketed to a staggering 2 million GEL, a move the NGO slammed as a direct attack on the right to peaceful assembly. Hefty Fines and Legal Changes The recent surge in penalties didn’t come out of nowhere. It traces back to changes pushed by the…