The trial of Mikheil Saakashvili may be monitored by representatives of the European Union

Mikheil Saakashvili's trial may be monitored by representatives of the European Union. The initiative belongs to Shalva Khachapuridze, a lawyer of the third president.

He has already been to the EU representation where he held meetings on this issue. The lawyer awaits a response in two days, after which it will become known whether the EU will send a special group of lawyers to monitor the case of the third president.

The main task is to work out a mechanism of postponing the punishment, so human rights activists do not rule out the involvement of observers in the process of the medical examination.

"The conversation was mainly about Saakashvili's state of health and my personal request was that they somehow managed to carry out this examination or appoint a special representative to monitor the case and secondly it was also an important request for them to use their diplomatic channels to ensure the prisoner's right for a fair trial," Shalva Khachapuridze said.

As for the medical report, the doctors of the Empathy Center are coordinating the final details of the document. The conclusion is likely to be made public in a few days.

"Final, consolidated findings are being processed and coordinated with the multidisciplinary team. In addition to the conclusions, we are waiting for additional questions from the lawyers, and in the final part, the answers to the questions that were submitted at the time of the exam and to the clarifying questions will be given in the final part. Yesterday I received the medical records, the latest extracts from the clinic "Vivamed". We can say that there is no significant progress in his health. The treatment is still symptomatic. There has not been adequate changes, the situation remains grave", - says Mariam Jishkariani.

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