Realizing the importance of free and fair elections, we, the representatives of NGOs and media organizations, categorically disapprove of the amendments adopted in December 2011, which

• limit civil activity, property right, freedom of expression and political work, hinders democratic development of Georgia;

• impose grave and unjustified liability on voters;

• delegate the key agency controlling party funding – the Chamber of Control of Georgia – with an unlimited unconstitutional authority;

• produce serious threats to each and every citizen as well as public society, including media;

• deteriorate election environment in Georgia

Therefore, we demand amendments to the election legislation.