Written questions

Pakistan: Ahmadiyya

Commons · Question 14672 · Tabled 18 Nov 2024 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · Official record

Answered 21 Nov 2024

Question

Asked by Ruth Jones

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether his Department is taking steps to help secure the release of Ahmadiyya Muslims detained under blasphemy laws in Pakistan.

Answer

Answered by Hamish Falconer, 21 Nov 2024

The UK condemns the persecution of religious minorities and marginalised religious communities in Pakistan. We work to protect and promote human rights in Pakistan through our diplomatic engagement and programme funding. This includes regularly raising co...