Question
Meur ras ha myttin da, Mr Speaker. Last Wednesday, Georgia’s constitutional court began hearings on a lawsuit brought by the ruling Georgian Dream party seeking to ban the country’s five main opposition parties. At a time when external authoritarian actors seek to undermine democratic institutions across Europe, what steps are the Government taking with our European allies to respond to the deterioration of democracy in Georgia?
Answer
I am glad that my hon. Friend has raised this. Whether it is in Georgia or elsewhere, it is incredibly important that we speak out in favour of democratic norms and ways of life. We know that we face more of a threat to democracy and the rule of law from hostile actors across the world than at any time since world war two. This Government will bow to nobody in speaking out in favour of democracy and the values shared across this House.50% vibes
Verdict: RED (20/100)
The reply touches on the question's subject, democracy in Georgia, but only offers a general commitment to speak out for democratic values. It names no specific actions, mechanisms, or coordination with European allies, so the question about what the Government is actually doing is not answered in substance. A member of the public would likely need to ask again for concrete details.
How we got there
| Question item | Coverage | Specificity | Rationale |
|---|---|---|---|
| What is the Government doing, with European allies, in response to the deterioration of democracy in Georgia? | Partially Addressed | Hedged | The reply engages with the topic of democracy and speaking out, but it names no concrete action, mechanism, or coordination with European allies. Its only stated response is a general commitment to speak out in favour of democratic values, which is platitudinal rather than a description of what the Government is doing on Georgia. |