The deliberation of Bills on Draft Constitutional Amendments concerning Family Values and the Protection of Minors has been accomplished in 6 cities of Western Georgia. The steering commission convened today in Mestia to discuss the constitutional amendments.

The Steering Commission, led by the Speaker of the Parliament, H.E. Shalva Papuashvili, briefed the population on the essence and significance of the constitutional amendments.

"Six meetings were conducted in Western Georgia, spanning Kutaisi, Ambrolauri, Ozurgeti, Batumi, Zugdidi, and Mestia. These meetings were incredibly engaging, focusing on the proposed changes. We received full support from the population, with significant interest shown in the details. Simultaneously, we are working on a comprehensive package of legislative amendments to address all these issues. The outcomes of these meetings will be reported to Parliament. Our efforts will persist with meetings in Eastern Georgia. The commission has until May 17 to conclude its work, following which parliamentary procedures will commence", - the Speaker stated.

According to the draft constitutional law, "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”.

The draft of the constitutional law of Georgia, titled "On Family Values and Protection of Minors," addresses various issues concerning marriage, adoption and foster care of minors, medical intervention to change a person's sex, indication of gender in official documents, use of gender-related concepts, and the gathering and dissemination of information.

The Universal-Public Review will be accomplished in Tbilisi.