Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Ruth Jones (Labour), on Wednesday, 12 February 2025, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 10 members in total.
Freedom of religion or belief in Nigeria
That this House is deeply concerned by systemic violations of freedom of religion or belief in Nigeria, including the use of blasphemy laws and marginalisation of minority faith communities in the north; calls on the Nigerian government to review and repeal blasphemy laws; and urges the Government to increase diplomatic efforts to encourage the promotion of freedom of religion or belief and respect for diversity in Nigeria.
Secondary information
- Type
- Early day motion
- Reference
- 792
- Session
- 2024-26
- Other sponsors
- Llinos Medi
- Jim Shannon
- Ellie Chowns
- Liz Saville Roberts
- Ben Lake
- Subjects
- Blasphemy Minority groups Nigeria Religious freedom
- Link
- View this Early day motion on edm.parliament.uk
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- Timestamp
- 2025-09-05 18:02:03 +0100
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- http://data.parliament.uk/edms/63130
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