Silencing Dissent? An ECHR Analysis of Georgia’s “Transparency of Foreign Influence” Law
(2024) JAMM07 20241Department of Law
Faculty of Law
- Abstract
- The master’s thesis reviews in detail what problematic provisions the Georgian law “on Transparency of Foreign Influence” contains and analyses its possible effects and impact on civil society. The study also draws heavily on the historical and political context that led to the adoption of the law. The paper strictly analyses the compliance of the law with the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) and, more specifically, discusses its provisions’ compatibility with the Conventional freedom of association in light of freedom of expression.
Using and comparing the similar law adopted in Russia and building upon the international reactions, the paper highlights the potential chilling effect this law may have on Georgian civil society... (More) - The master’s thesis reviews in detail what problematic provisions the Georgian law “on Transparency of Foreign Influence” contains and analyses its possible effects and impact on civil society. The study also draws heavily on the historical and political context that led to the adoption of the law. The paper strictly analyses the compliance of the law with the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) and, more specifically, discusses its provisions’ compatibility with the Conventional freedom of association in light of freedom of expression.
Using and comparing the similar law adopted in Russia and building upon the international reactions, the paper highlights the potential chilling effect this law may have on Georgian civil society and media freedom. Finally, the conclusion of the thesis is that the law, despite its stated goal of ensuring transparency, does not comply with ECHR standards, poses a significant threat to democratic values in Georgia and should be repealed. (Less)
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- author
- Danelia, Gvantsa LU
- supervisor
- organization
- course
- JAMM07 20241
- year
- 2024
- type
- H2 - Master's Degree (Two Years)
- subject
- keywords
- Transparency, ECHR, ECtHR, Association, Associational, Expression, Chilling Effect, Civil Society, CSOs, NGOs, Media, Necessary, Violation, Criticism, Georgia, Russia, Venice Commission.
- language
- English
- id
- 9174031
- date added to LUP
- 2024-09-16 13:35:21
- date last changed
- 2024-09-16 13:35:21
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