Georgia’s New Protest Law: A Warning Sign for National Sovereignty and Freedom

In a move that raises urgent alarms about the suppression of fundamental freedoms, the Georgian Parliament has passed a law imposing arrests and jail sentences on protestors deemed to violate vaguely defined legal boundaries. This legislation, enacted in the wake of violent opposition protests following the October 5 municipal elections, replaces modest fines with administrative arrests and potential prison time. Under the new code, actions such as blocking streets will no longer result in a mere fine of 1,600 euros but rather 15 days of detention. Covering one’s face, endangering fellow demonstrators, or impeding police efforts to "maintain order" now...