You are entitled and encouraged to complain if you believe that your participation in non-governmental organisations or political parties has been unlawfully restricted.
Administrative proceedings
File a Complaint with the National Agency of Public Registry (NAPR) If your restriction is related to registration or operational procedures, you can file a formal complaint with the National Agency of Public Registry (NAPR), which is responsible for the registration of NGOs and political parties.
The Public Defender (Ombudsman) is an independent institution in Georgia that protects human rights and can investigate alleged violations of your rights to association and participation.
Submit a written complaint to the Ombudsman’s office, explaining the restriction and providing supporting documentation. The Ombudsman has the authority to investigate and issue recommendations if they determine your rights were violated.
If you believe the restriction is unlawful, you may file a complaint with an Administrative Court to challenge the legality of the restriction. Courts can assess whether government agencies or officials acted lawfully in restricting your participation.
Constitutional Court
If your right to participate in or establish a public organisation such as an NGO or a political party is restricted by law and you believe that this legal regulation is incompatible with human rights, you may also complain to the Constitutional Court. The Constitutional Court may accordingly declare the legal regulation restricting your right to take part in said organisation incompatible with the Constitution.
Complaints to international human rights bodies
If you believe that the violation of your rights has not been remedied by Georgian institutions or courts, you should submit a complaint to international or European institutions, such as the European Court of Human Rights or the UN Human Rights Committee.