Nino Lomjaria, Public Defender of Georgia, is responding to the video spread via social network, which shows alleged neglect of a child.

On April 18, 2018, the Public Defender personally met the child, his parent and a doctor treating him; immediate communication was also held with the Social Service Agency. Despite the parental consent, the Public Defender refrains from disclosing information about the child’s health; however, she notes that the psycho-emotional condition of the child, including the relationship with his family, is satisfactory at this stage. The child is involved in the process of education and his basic medical and social needs are satisfied.

It is noteworthy that the spread of the fragmented video and photos, which made it possible to identify the child but did not include specified information, had a negative impact on the emotional condition of the child and his family. Therefore, the Public Defender urges everyone to protect child’s personal data during dissemination of similar information and address relevant agencies, including the Public Defender. We remind you that the Public Defender's hotline number is 1481.

In addition, the Public Defender started to study the case immediately after the video was released. The Public Defender will address all relevant agencies to check the child's rights situation and will issue an appropriate recommendation if necessary.