Public Defender of Georgia Levan Ioseliani echoes the reports spread regarding the alleged riot in Kutaisi Penitentiary Establishment No. 2 and Batumi Penitentiary Establishment No. 3.

A representative of the Public Defender visited the mentioned institutions. No information has been confirmed about any commotion.

The Public Defender’s Office continues to monitor the situation and is ready to examine each case, in case there is such a request.