The Law on the Prosecutor`s Office is being amended, bringing about major changes to the process of electing the Prosecutor General. These amendments are scheduled to be introduced in Parliament next week, with discussions expected to proceed on an accelerated timetable.

According to the proposed amendments, no later than 6 months before the expiration of the current Prosecutor General`s term - and in cases of premature termination - the Prosecutorial Council must immediately begin the process of nominating a candidate for Prosecutor General. This process must be completed within one week. The draft stipulates that each member of the Prosecutorial Council will have the right to nominate one candidate for the position.

"As Constitution of Georgia reads, the Prosecutorial Council is responsible for nominating a candidate for Prosecutor General to Parliament to elect.

Any interference by individuals or entities not provided for by the Constitution, such as public organisations or academic circles, before the decision of the Prosecutorial Council is inadmissible. It contradicts both constitutional and legal principles to involve other parties in the nomination and approval process before the Council`s decision.

With this amendment, members of the Prosecutorial Council will have exclusive authority to nominate Prosecutor General.

These members will present candidates who will be considered and voted on within the Council. Subsequently, one candidate will be submitted to Parliament. This step is crucial to restoring constitutional order, which hasn`t been fully guaranteed thus far", - explained Archil Gorduladze, Chairman of Parliament`s Committee.