Homophobic attacks on LGBTQ+ campaigners in Tbilisi

Early day motion 283, tabled 5 July 2021 by Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 24 members.

That this House strongly condemns the attacks on LGBTQ+ campaigners in Tbilisi; expresses its regret that the Tbilisi Pride march has had to be called off as a result; expresses concern for the safety of LGBTQ+ campaigners and other community members, as well as those journalists who were attacked; calls on the Government to condemn the words of Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili that the march was not reasonable; further calls on the Government to further promote and uphold LGBTQ+ rights and all other human rights worldwide; and resolves that the right to protest must be upheld in all parts of the world.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 6, Scottish National Party 5, Labour 3, Plaid Cymru 3, Independent 2, Alliance 1, Conservative 1, Green 1, Labour/Co-operative 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.