THE ISSUE OF REGISTRATION OF RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS IN THE GEORGIAN LEGISLATION

Abstract

The issue of registration of religious organizations within the legal framework of Georgia was considered as a perpetual problem. Permanent legal reform and fluid political process contributed to the stalemate on this matter. Having completed in 2011, the reform unanimously was recognized as a satisfactory condition by religious minorities. The article aims at describing the reform’s background and its implementation process, as well as legal status of the reform. Authors consider present legislative status as one of the most liberal among the European Union and COE member states.