Written question asked by Wendy Morton (Conservative) on Friday, 11 July 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 15 July 2025. It was answered by Stephen Doughty (Labour) on Monday, 21 July 2025 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
Georgia: Civil Liberties
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether his Department will take steps to support (a) the freedom of expression and (b) civil society in Georgia.
- Answer
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I remain deeply concerned by the Georgian Dream government's increasing repression of opposition voices, civil society, and independent media. On 11 July in coordination with European partners, the Foreign Secretary condemned politically motivated detentions of opposition politicians. I have repeatedly called out repressive legislation targeting Civil society and peaceful protesters. We have downgraded our bilateral cooperation and are considering all other options available to us. We urge Georgian Dream to reverse course and engage in inclusive national dialogue with all stakeholders in Georgia's future.
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- Reference
- 66922
- Session
- 2024-26
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- Subjects
- Freedom of expression Georgia Civil society
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