Know your rights
Legal information, police-interaction guidance, and emergency SOS cards for migrants in Tbilisi.
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Is a photo of my passport on the phone enough, or do I need the original?
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Am I obliged to explain where I am going, where I live, and what I am doing?
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The officer told me not to film — do I have to comply?
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My prescription medication was seized. What happens now, and can I get it back?
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The officer barely speaks English and there is no interpreter. What should I do?
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How do I quickly find an English-speaking lawyer in Tbilisi?
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Can they stop me and check documents with no grounds at all?
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Can I refuse to go to the station if I am being 'invited'?
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What is "disobedience to police" and how do I avoid being charged with it?
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What if the officer is not in uniform and I am not sure they are real?
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I am a tourist here for just 5 days — do I really need to know all this?
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