'Kremlin-like' law passed in Georgia as protests continue | BBC News

Georgian lawmakers have passed a law that will forcecivil society groups and media organisations to declare foreign funding.

There have been weeks of mass street protests andeven scuffles inside parliament.

Critics say the law is modelled on a Russian law andcould be used to threaten civil liberties.

The government insists it's necessary for transparency.

On Tuesday, police were dispersing large crowds ofprotesters outside Georgia's parliament.