Ruling Putinists in Georgia intensify oppression, hiding behind "translation"
Ruling Putinists in Georgia intensify oppression, hiding behind "translation"
Georgian Dream announced its intention to replace the existing foreign agent law with a direct translation of US legislation.
Georgian Dream has registered a bill in parliament that it claims is the Georgian translation of the US Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA), with the aim of targeting civil society organisations. Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze had previously described FARA as a ‘total disaster’.
The ruling party also announced plans for additional legislative initiatives and amendments, including a package that would remove any obligations for the state to allow civil society to take part in legislative decision-making processes.
He also announced plans to introduce stricter drug laws, as well as changes to laws regarding juvenile justice and migration.
Georgian Dream additionally announced plans to simplify the appointments or dismissal of heads of legal entities under public institutions, which he said will be determined by ministers or the heads of public institutions.