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#Georgian Parliament

Georgian Dream pass new anti-protest amendments 

Georgia’s ruling party has passed controversial amendments to the country’s law on protest, which critics warn will restrict freedom of assembly.

Georgian Dream pass new anti-protest amendments 

Georgia’s ruling party has passed controversial amendments to the country’s law on protest, which critics warn will restrict freedom of assembly.

New regulations introduced banning protests in Georgian parliament

These are the latest in a series of rules that critics and opposition figures say could be used to stifle dissent.

New regulations introduced banning protests in Georgian parliament

These are the latest in a series of rules that critics and opposition figures say could be used to stifle dissent.

Georgian Dream ‘fraudulently’ overturned electoral code veto

Georgia’s president vetoed controversial amendments to the electoral code on 26 June.

Georgian Dream ‘fraudulently’ overturned electoral code veto

Georgia’s president vetoed controversial amendments to the electoral code on 26 June.

Georgian President loses right to nominate Central Election Commission 

President Zurabishvili announced in May that she would veto changes to the electoral code.

Georgian President loses right to nominate Central Election Commission 

President Zurabishvili announced in May that she would veto changes to the electoral code.

Georgian Dream stalls parliament’s investigation of US-sanctioned judges

The ruling party has failed quorum for the second time , preventing opposition MPs from setting up a commission to investigate the judges.

Georgian Dream stalls parliament’s investigation of US-sanctioned judges

The ruling party has failed quorum for the second time , preventing opposition MPs from setting up a commission to investigate the judges.

Datablog | Georgians sceptical about functioning of parliament

A majority of Georgians feel that the country's parliament does not function effectively and does not represent their interests.

Datablog | Georgians sceptical about functioning of parliament

By Dustin Gilbreath

A majority of Georgians feel that the country's parliament does not function effectively and does not represent their interests.

Georgian Dream pushes ahead with invasive new surveillance bill

The ruling party have tabled proposals to expand the powers of law enforcement agencies to indefinitely surveil suspects in criminal cases.

Georgian Dream pushes ahead with invasive new surveillance bill

The ruling party have tabled proposals to expand the powers of law enforcement agencies to indefinitely surveil suspects in criminal cases.

Saakashvili’s UNM end intermittent boycott of parliament

Announcing the decision, the UNM’s Khatia Dekanoidze said the party would focus on securing the release of Mikheil Saakashvili.

Saakashvili’s UNM end intermittent boycott of parliament

Announcing the decision, the UNM’s Khatia Dekanoidze said the party would focus on securing the release of Mikheil Saakashvili.

Datablog | Georgian views on increased diversity in parliament

Most Georgians agree that more women in parliament would be a good thing though far fewer think the same of more ethnic minorities.

Datablog | Georgian views on increased diversity in parliament

By Dustin Gilbreath

Most Georgians agree that more women in parliament would be a good thing though far fewer think the same of more ethnic minorities.

Georgian authorities clear Parliament protest camp for New Year’s amusement park

Police arrested 10 activists in the early hours of 31 December for trying to prevent municipal sanitary workers from clearing the site.

Georgian authorities clear Parliament protest camp for New Year’s amusement park

Police arrested 10 activists in the early hours of 31 December for trying to prevent municipal sanitary workers from clearing the site.