Written question asked by Ruth Jones (Labour) on Monday, 23 March 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 25 March 2026. It was answered by Seema Malhotra (Labour) on Monday, 30 March 2026 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
Vietnam: Political Prisoners and Religious Freedom
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what representations she has made to the Government of Vietnam regarding the release of political prisoners requiring medical care; and what steps she is taking to promote freedom of religion or belief in Vietnam.
- Answer
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Vietnam is a focus country in the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office's Freedom of Religion and Belief Strategy, launched in July 2025, and we raise the issue on a regular basis with the Government of Vietnam. We also regularly raise concerns about the treatment of political prisoners, including access to appropriate medical care, through bilateral engagement and also jointly with the support of other diplomatic missions.
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- 122790
- Session
- 2024-26
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- Political prisoners Religious freedom Vietnam
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- 2026-03-30 17:15:57 +0100
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