On March 16, the lawyers of the LAS Akhaltsikhe Bureau and Akhaltsikhe Consultation Center held an information meeting in Khulgumori Village, Akhalkalaki District.
In the framework of the visit, the public lawyers informed the local population on rights of victims of domestic violence, as well as – legal responsibility established for perpetrators. The focus was made on free advocacy service of Legal Aid Service which is accessible for victims of domestic violence (in case they meet the insolvency criteria).
One of the priorities of Legal Aid Service is to raise public awareness on domestic violence issues.