Legal Problems of Parole for Life-Sentenced Prisoners

This paper examines the legal challenges surrounding the parole of prisoners serving life sentences, based on an analysis of case law and scientific literature. The relevance of this topic stems from the novelty of the legal institution of parole for life-sentenced prisoners, the scarcity of research addressing its specific challenges and obstacles, and the lack of statistical data. Furthermore, there is a scarcity of comprehensive legal studies on this issue, as evidenced by the limited availability of modern Georgian legal literature. The topic of parole for life-sentenced prisoners has not yet been thoroughly explored and has rarely been the subject of scientific inquiry. The article discusses the distinctive features of parole for life-sentenced prisoners, examining its essence and legal nature. It analyses domestic legislative frameworks and proposes ways to improve these laws while addressing the practical challenges they present. Through comparative legal research, the article highlights both the similarities and differences between national practices and internationally recognised models. Additionally, the study reviews court rulings related to the denial of parole for life-sentenced prisoners. The recommendations, conclusions and provisions developed in this paper aim to facilitate the scientific research process on this subject for interested individuals and assist legal practitioners working in the field, offering practical insights for their work.