Georgian Parliament Approves Anti-LGBTQ Legislation
A decisive vote without opposition
On Tuesday, the Georgian Parliament approved controversial anti-LGBTQ+ legislation during a plenary session. Of the 84 members of the parliamentary majority present, all voted in favor of the bill during its third and final reading. The opposition parties, for their part, chose to boycott the vote.
Contents of the bill
The law, proposed by the ruling party, Georgian Dream, earlier this year, introduces several restrictions on LGBTQ+ rights. It bans same-sex marriages, adoption by same-sex couples, gender-affirming care, and public recognition of LGBTQ+ relationships. Furthermore, it limits their representation in the media.
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A parallel with Russian legislation
The Georgian law is reminiscent of one adopted by Russia over the past decade, which prohibits the public promotion of “non-traditional sexual relations” and restricts gender transition-related care. Russia has also reinforced these restrictions by declaring LGBTQ+ activism a form of extremism, leading to the ban on LGBTQ+ organizations’ activities on its territory.
Protests against Russian influence
This legislation comes shortly after the adoption of another controversial law in Georgia, inspired by Russia, concerning “foreign influence.” The latter sparked strong protests, being perceived by many citizens as a threat to democratic freedoms and an obstacle to possible European Union membership. Prior to the adoption of the anti-LGBTQ+ law, a coalition of around thirty civil society organizations had called on President Salomé Zourabichvili to veto it, condemning what they describe as the “legalization of hatred, censorship, and oppression.”
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