Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Jim Cunningham (Labour), on Monday, 30 September 2019, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 41 members in total.

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PERSECUTION OF CHRISTIANS

That this House condemns the persecution of Christians and other religious groups; is extremely concerned about the rising levels of Christian persecution; is deeply concerned by reports that persecution of Christians in some parts of the world is at near genocide levels; understands that Christians are the most persecuted group, with 80 per cent of religious persecution globally against Christians; notes that genuine action to tackle the persecution of Christians is long overdue; welcomes the Government's initiatives to bring attention to the persecution of Christians; calls on the Government to show its commitment to protecting religious minorities; and further calls on the Government to use all diplomatic means available to ensure that Christians across the world can freely pursue their beliefs.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

2748 

Session

2017-19

Other sponsors

Jeffrey M Donaldson

Grahame Morris

Patricia Gibson

Gavin Robinson

David Linden

Subjects

Religious freedom Christianity

Link

View this Early day motion on edm.parliament.uk