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Written question asked by Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party) on Wednesday, 16 November 2016, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 21 November 2016 (named day). It was answered by Alan Duncan (Conservative) on Monday, 21 November 2016 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.


Mexico: Religious Freedom

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, if he will make representations to the government of Mexico on the alleged persecution of Christians in Chichiltepec, Chachalaca and other parts of that country.

Answer

​Issues relating to human rights and the rule of law are a priority for our engagement with Mexico. British Ministers and officials at our Embassy in Mexico City regularly raise our human rights concerns with the Mexican Government, including freedom of religion or belief and the treatment of the Christian community.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
53206
Session
2016-17
Subjects
Religious freedom Mexico Christianity
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk