PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
Georgia: Freedom of Expression (9 October 2015)

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, if he will make representations to his Georgian countertpart on freedom of expression and freedom of the media in that country.

Asked by:
Mark Pritchard (Conservative)

We raise human rights concerns with Georgian Ministers and officials, including freedom of expression and freedom of the media, at every appropriate opportunity.

We are closely monitoring the recent and ongoing court case involving the Rustavi 2 television company and continue to encourage Georgia to abide by the rule of law and due process in relation to all legal cases. We also impress the importance of creating a positive environment for media and civil society organisations working in Georgia.

Answered by:
Sir David Lidington (Conservative)
21 October 2015