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Written question asked by John Glen (Conservative) on Monday, 17 November 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 19 November 2025. It was answered by Chris Elmore (Labour) on Thursday, 20 November 2025 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Mexico: Catholicism

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions she has had with the Mexican Government concerning the proposed restrictions on the online expression of Catholic clergy; and what assessment she has made of the implications for freedom of religion or belief in Mexico.

Answer

The UK is committed to promoting freedom of religion or belief and freedom of expression globally. Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office officials discussed these issues with the Mexican Government during the Mexico-UK Human Rights Dialogues in January 2024 and May 2025. We understand that the bill proposed in Mexico's Congress to limit online expression by religious groups was withdrawn by its author following his engagement with faith groups. We continue to monitor developments.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
91335
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Catholicism Internet Freedom of expression Religious freedom Mexico
Link
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