Written questions

India: Religious Freedom

Commons · Question 8221 · Tabled 9 Oct 2024 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · Official record

Answered 14 Oct 2024

Question

Asked by Ruth Jones

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he is taking steps to secure the release of religious minorities accused of conversion activities in India.

Answer

Answered by Catherine West, 14 Oct 2024

The UK continues to champion freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) for all. No one should live in fear because of what they do or do not believe in. The British High Commission in New Delhi consistently monitors human rights, including the use of anti-conv...