The UK has sanctioned four Georgian officials, including Georgia`s General Prosecutor, as part of the latest action against "serious human rights violations".

"UK becomes first state to sanction Georgia`s General Prosecutor as part of latest action against serious human rights violations. Head of the Special Investigatory Service also targeted for failure to properly investigate crackdown on protesters.

Designations build on 5 Georgian individuals sanctioned under the UK`s Global Human Rights regime in December 2024. The UK has sanctioned 4 more high-ranking Georgian officials for their role in allowing serious human rights violations in response to legitimate protests in Georgia since 2024.

Last year saw a series of public protests erupt across the country, triggered by the actions of Georgia`s ruling party, Georgian Dream. In response, the authorities began an aggressive crackdown on demonstrations, attacking and arbitrarily detaining members of civil society, media and opposition figures.

With today`s action, the UK is the first state to sanction Georgia`s General Prosecutor and the Head of the Special Investigatory Service for failing in their positions to properly investigate those responsible for serious violence", - reads the statement.