Written questions

China: Human Rights

Commons · Question 66133 · Tabled 9 Jul 2025 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · Official record

Answered 16 Jul 2025

Question

Asked by Sammy Wilson

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether his Department has submitted any recent human rights reports to the UN on China's regulation of (a) religious education and (b) clergy training.

Answer

Answered by Catherine West, 16 Jul 2025

Chinese regulations on religious activity severely restrict religious and cultural expression in China. This Government stands firm on human rights, including the right to freedom of religion or belief.We continue to uphold the right to freedom of religio...