Written questions

Morocco: Religious Freedom

Commons · Question 42562 · Tabled 31 Mar 2025 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · Official record

Answered 22 Apr 2025

Question

Asked by Rupa Huq

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he has made representation to his Moroccan counterpart on including freedom of religion or belief during discussions on the Moroccan autonomy plan for Western Sahara.

Answer

Answered by Hamish Falconer, 22 Apr 2025

The UK champions Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB) for all. It is our firm opinion that no one should live in fear because of what they do or do not believe. The recently appointed Special Envoy for FoRB, David Smith MP, will play a critical role in pr...