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Written question asked by Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party) on Friday, 5 July 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 10 July 2019 (named day). It was answered by Andrew Murrison (Conservative) on Wednesday, 10 July 2019 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

India: Christianity

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, if he will make representations to his Indian counterpart on attacks on Christians by Hindu activists.

Answer

The British High Commission in New Delhi, and our network of Deputy High Commissions, maintain a continuous assessment of the human rights situation across India and raise issues with Indian officials where appropriate. We have raised Christian persecution with the Indian Government. Most recently, on 25 March 2019, the British High Commission highlighted the importance of tackling Christian persecution with India’s Ministry of External Affairs.

We will continue to engage with India on the full range of human rights matters, working with Union and State Governments, and with non-governmental organisations, to build capacity and share expertise to promote human rights for all.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
273749
Session
2017-19
Subjects
India Religious freedom Violence Christianity Hinduism
Link
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