The election of the Public Defender will affect the future of the country, the prospect of joining the EU

Kobakhidze spoke directly about the choice of the Ombudsman in such a way that he would be under their influence, however, I hope that they are well aware of the importance of choosing a candidate free from influences for the European integration process, Georgian Public Defender Nino Lomjaria told reporters.

Lomjaria spoke about the criticism against her, noting that the ruling team does not understand enough the role of the Public Defender. The Ombudsman urges deputies not to look at the choice of a new Public Defender based on narrow political interests.

“I really hope that the new Public Defender will be elected taking into account the recommendations given by the European Union to Georgia as the so-called. homework on the way to joining the EU.

This is not only the election of one institution, the assessment of this process will affect the future of this country, the prospect of its entry into the EU. Therefore, I urge them to take a much more serious look at this process, to rise above their narrow political interests…

The main function of the Public Defender is independence from state influence, the party agenda and, yes, the Public Defender is a side, a side for the protection of human rights, upholding standards for the protection of human rights, and if there is a conflict between state interests, the interests of the ruling party and the protection of human rights , the constitutional duty of the Public Defender is to stand up for human rights. Deputies are often confused by such positioning, and they think that if the public defender takes the side of human rights, then this is a political agenda,” Lomjaria said.