Written Question·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·UIN 8246

Georgia: LGBT+ People

Tabled: 9 October 2024
Answered: 14 October 2024
Named Day

Question

Nadia Whittome

LabourNottingham East

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made of the safety of LGBTQI+ people in Georgia following the On Family Values and Protection of Minors legislation being passed.

Answer

Stephen Doughty
It is our view that, despite the title of the law, these laws undermine fundamental rights of freedom of expression and assembly, and risk discriminating against and stigmatising Georgia's LGBT+ groups. The UK works closely with our international partners...

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