Written question asked by Lord Hylton (Crossbench), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 4 April 2005. It was answered by Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean (Labour) on Monday, 4 April 2005.

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Symons of Vernham Dean, Baroness

Question

When they last made representations to the government of Iran about the treatment of Baha'i religious minority; whether similar representations have been made by the European Union; and, in either case, what responses were received concerning (a) the exclusion of Baha'is from list of four recognised religions; (b) the denial of higher education to Baha'is; (c) the destruction of Baha'i graves and historic buildings; and (d) loss of pensions and posts in government employment affecting Baha'is. [HL 1921].

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

671 c74WA; HL 1921

Session

2004-05

Subjects

Access Demolition Cemeteries Baha'i faith Employment Equality Human rights Historic buildings Higher education Pension rights Religious freedom Iran