Council of Europe Criticizes Georgia’s Laws
A human rights official has spoken out against two laws in Georgia. Michael O’Flaherty, the Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights, says these laws should be repealed.
The “Foreign Influence Transparency” law and the “Family Values and Protection of Minors” law are being targeted by the commissioner. He believes they limit people’s freedom to organize and express themselves.
Georgia’s government is also criticized for not involving civil society groups enough in decision-making processes. The commissioner says this must change.
LGBTI People Face Discrimination
The commissioner is particularly concerned about the treatment of LGBTI individuals in Georgia. He says they face violence, harassment, and discrimination.
He urges the government to stop stigmatizing these people and to investigate all cases of violence against them. He also recommends that the “Family Values and Protection of Minors” law be repealed because it allows for the discrimination of LGBTI individuals.
The European Court of Human Rights has made clear what rights LGBTI people have, and the commissioner says Georgia’s government must follow these rulings.
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