A motion to impose sanctions against Bidzina Ivanishvili, the founder and honorary chairman of the Georgian Dream party, has been submitted to the House of Commons of the United Kingdom, the UK Parliament reports.

According to the document, “House expresses deep concern at the suspension of Georgia’s EU accession process and the increasing use of excessive force against peaceful protesters; condemns the role of Bidzina Ivanishvili in undermining democracy and facilitating Russian influence in Georgia; notes the United States has imposed sanctions on Ivanishvili and calls on the UK Government to do the same to demonstrate a firm stance against democratic backsliding; urges a review of the UK’s strategic partnership with Georgia and closer coordination with EU partners to counter Russian interference; and reaffirms support for the Georgian people’s democratic aspirations.”

The motion was submitted to the House of Commons on January 13. At the moment, it has been signed by 13 members of the House.