“Georgian Dream” submitted the planned homophobic bill.
At the briefing held at the party office today, March 25, the executive secretary of “Georgian Dream” Mamuka Mdinaradze said that at this stage they will initiate constitutional changes, where “guarantees of family values and protection of minors will be clearly written”. However, at this stage the ruling majority, together with the “European Socialists” loyal to it, do not have the necessary 113 votes to accept the constitutional amendments.
Mdinaradze noted that the ruling party in the near future will also initiate more specific changes in several dozens of laws, which will be “guaranteed” to be adopted this year. Making changes to the law requires a maximum of 76 votes, which Georgian Dream has.
Regarding the constitutional amendments, Mdinaradze said, this concerns Article 30 of the Constitution, where the definition of marriage is defined. He claimed that a third article will be added to this article, with the following content: “The protection of family values and minors is ensured by the constitutional law of Georgia, which is an integral part of the Constitution of Georgia.”
Mdinaradze noted that the draft constitutional law “On Family Values and Protection of Minors” consists of 8 points:
Article 1.
1. Based on the legislation, only such a relationship similar to marriage can be regulated, which provides for the union of a man and woman who are at least 18 years old.
2. Adoption or foster care of a minor is allowed only by married spouses or heterosexual persons in accordance with the Constitution and legislation of Georgia.
3. Any medical intervention related to the change of human sex is prohibited.
4. The document issued by the state or local self-government indicates only the female or male gender that corresponds to their genetic data.
5. Any decision of a public authority or a private person that directly or indirectly restricts the use of concepts defined by gender is invalid.
6. Gatherings aimed at promoting same-sex family or intimate relationships, incest, adoption or foster care of a minor by a same-sex couple or a non-heterosexual person, medical intervention related to gender reassignment, or the non-use of gender-specific concepts are prohibited.
7. It is prohibited to distribute a work, program or other material with such content, which is aimed at promoting same-sex family or intimate relationships, incest, adoption or foster care of a minor by a same-sex couple or a non-heterosexual person, medical intervention related to sex change or the non-use of gender-specific concepts.
8. It is prohibited to provide information in the educational process of a public or private educational institution that is aimed at promoting same-sex family or intimate relationships, incest, adoption or foster care of a minor by a same-sex couple or a non-heterosexual person, medical intervention related to sex change, or the non-use of gender-specific concepts.
At the same time, Mdinaradze does not rule out the possibility of banning Pride.
“If their assembly serves the protection of rights and the expression of freedom, neither their assembly nor that of others can be prohibited. But if you want any gathering to be about Pride and you want anyone to popularize and publicize this topic, in this case it will be prohibited,” said Mdinaradze.
Mdinaradze noted that if the opposition does not support these constitutional amendments, they will reflect these norms in different laws. When asked whether constitutional changes are initiated because it would be unconstitutional to make changes to laws without amending the constitution, Mdinaradze answered that they will not adopt unconstitutional changes.
There is no research by any authoritative scientific organization that says any kind of “propaganda” can change a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity.
