Written question asked by Lord Monson (Crossbench), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Triesman (Labour) on Tuesday, 7 March 2006.

Religious Hatred: Cartoons

Question: Whether steps have been taken within European Union (EU) institutions to give advice to EU citizens who may become involved in anti-European demonstrations in Muslim countries.

Answer: No steps have been taken within European Union institutions to give advice to EU citizens who may become involved in anti-European demonstrations in Muslim countries. It is for EU member states to issue advice to their own nationals. The UK has advised its citizens to avoid large crowds and public gatherings in those countries where there have been demonstrations following the publication of cartoons of key figures of the Islamic faith.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 4162; 679 c123-4WA
Session: 2005-06
Subjects: Demonstrations Blasphemy EU action EU nationals Islam Travel information Cartoons
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk