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Written question asked by Lord Foulkes of Cumnock (Labour) on Wednesday, 3 December 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 17 December 2025. It was answered by Baroness Chapman of Darlington (Labour) on Thursday, 18 December 2025 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Georgia: Riot Control Weapons

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what action they plan to take following reports that the government of Georgia used prohibited chemical substances to disperse protests in November and December 2024.

Answer

We urge the Georgian Government to publish the findings of the investigation it claims to have carried out into these allegations, and we continue to call on them to uphold the right to freedom of assembly and hold to account those responsible for excessive violence against protestors.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL12617
Session
2024-26
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Chemicals Georgia Riot control weapons
Link
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