The Constitutional Court of Georgia today supported a notion to decriminalize the consumption of marijuana, ruling that it is unconstitutional to criminally persecute a person for using marijuana.

The Constitutional Court has satisfied the claim of "Girchi". The citizen - Givi Sharashidze has been requesting to completely repeal the criminal liability for the Repeated consumption of marijuana.

According to the decision of the Constitutional Court, marijuana consumption in Georgia is decriminalized. In its decision, the Constitutional Court writes that every person has the right to choose their means of relaxation.

The suit was filed in court on March 4, 2016.