Communicated on 15 September 2014

FOURTH SECTION

Application no. 51247/10 Zaza JAKELI against Georgia lodged on 5 August 2010

STATEMENT OF FACTS

A. The circumstances of the case

B. Relevant domestic law

COMPLAINTS

QUESTION TO THE PARTIES

Did the applicant have a fair hearing in the determination of the criminal charges against him, in accordance with Article 6 §§ 1 and 3 (c) of the Convention?

- In particular, did the absence of the mandatory legal assistance at the investigation stage of the criminal proceedings instituted against the applicant hinder the applicant ’ s ability to effectively defend himself ?