Georgia To Consider Ban on Pride Parades

Georgia To Consider Ban on Pride Parades

A legislative proposal to prohibit LGBT marches and related “colorful items” has been introduced to the Georgian parliament, according to Speaker of Parliament Shalva Papuashvili. This type of proposal, which is an initiative signed by citizens, is not a draft law. Whether it becomes a bill will depend on the relevant committee. Papuashvili confirmed that the proposal will be forwarded to the Human Rights Committee for consideration. Although th…

About it reports Sova.The proposal is called “On the prohibition of LGBT marches and related colorful objects.” According to parliament speaker Shalva Papouashvili, it will be referred to the human rights committee for consideration.” There is a legislative proposal to ban LGBT marches and related colorful objects, which will be submitted to the Human Rights Committee,” he said.In September 2024, the Georgian parliament finally adopted the law “…

Georgian Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili announced on Friday that a new anti-LGBTQ bill will soon be submitted to the legislature, which would ban LGBTQ parades and related colorful objects. The bill has not yet been submitted. The country's ruling Georgian Dream party has become increasingly hostile to social diversity in recent years, and has taken increasing measures against critics of the government, independent media and civil society…