Written question asked by Lord Hylton (Crossbench), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 7 June 2004. It was answered by Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean (Labour) on Monday, 7 June 2004.

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Symons of Vernham Dean, Baroness

Question

Whether they are discussing with the Government of the Sudan discrimination and persecution affecting Christians and Animists in and near Khartoum, including (a) discrimination in public service employment; (b) gender discrimination; (c) imprisonment for production or possession of alcohol; (d) refusal of visas for incoming Christians; (e) refusal of permission for new church buildings; (f) demolitions of existing churches and halls; (g) expulsions of missionaries; (h) corporal punishment for Christians failing to observe Islamic dress conventions; and (i) pressure on Christians to convert to Islam. [HL 2911].

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

HL 2911; 662 c4-5WA

Session

2003-04

Subjects

Alcoholic drinks Deportation Corporal punishment Construction Demolition Churches Custodial treatment Clothing Employment Equality Human rights Gender Planning permission Public service Religious freedom Visas Sudan Islam Oppression Christianity Missionaries