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Written question asked by Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party) on Thursday, 21 April 2016, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 26 April 2016 (named day). It was answered by Lord Swire (Conservative) on Tuesday, 26 April 2016 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.


Indonesia: Religious Freedom

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, if he will make representations to the President of Indonesia on the protection of religious minorities in that country.

Answer

We take freedom of religion or belief seriously. Our Ambassador in Jakarta has raised these issues with the Minister of Religious Affairs, Indonesian civil society, and religious leaders. He urged them to ensure the rights of all individuals to practise their religion or belief freely were fully respected and protected.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
35048
Session
2015-16
Subjects
Protection Minority groups Religious freedom Indonesia
Link
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