EU Countries: Freedom of Expression
Commons · Question 86582 · Tabled 29 Oct 2025 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · Official record
Answered 7 Nov 2025
Question
Asked by Jim Allister
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether she has made representations to her Finnish counterpart on the case of Dr Päivi Räsänen; and what diplomatic steps she is taking to (a) promote and (b) help safeguard
Answer
Answered by Stephen Doughty, 7 Nov 2025
The specific case raised by the Hon Member is a matter for the Finnish authorities.Separately from this, we regularly reaffirm our support for the protection of LGBT+ rights and measures to prevent discrimination against the LGBT+ community globally.Equal...