Turkey: Christianity
2026-05-31 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · HL534 · Official question
Question
To ask His Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with the government of Türkiye on the continued use of entry bans and deportations affecting foreign Christian workers and clergy.
Answer
Freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) is a priority for the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and the right to FoRB is clearly enshrined in the Turkish constitution. We continue to urge respect for religious freedoms, which are essential to the ...