March for Dignity - Tbilisi Pride 2021

Early day motion 287, tabled 6 July 2021 by Martin Docherty (Scottish National Party). Signed by 24 members.

That this House is saddened and disappointed to note the cancellation of the recent March for Dignity Tbilisi Pride event after a violent counter demonstration; condemns the actions of Georgian authorities which allowed a mob to break in and ransack the offices of the organisers; notes with concern that 53 journalists were among the hundreds injured in the violence around the city; further notes that protecting minorities, and free and fair expression is a cornerstone of liberal democracy, and one which is enshrined in Georgia’s Constitution; gratefully acknowledges the joint letter issued by more than 20 Embassies and delegations in Tbilisi including that of the UK condemning the violence; supports their contention that those responsible for the violence should be prosecuted to the full extent of the law; notes that Georgia is one of the most ancient nations in the world, and that LGBT+ Georgians have existed as long as the nation; shows solidarity with those LGBT+ Georgians and their allies; and offers its support to their continued in the future.

Signatures by party: Scottish National Party 12, Labour 3, Plaid Cymru 3, Independent 2, Liberal Democrat 2, Alliance 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.