Written question asked by Iain Duncan Smith (Conservative) on Monday, 22 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 24 June 2026. It was answered by Seema Malhotra (Labour) on Friday, 26 June 2026 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

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China: Religious Freedom

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether she has had discussions with the Government of China on reports that released religious prisoners of conscience in China face exit bans and other post-release restrictions; and whether she has raised the removal of those restrictions.

Answer

I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 17 March in response to question 118999.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

11586

Session

2026-27

Registered interest declared

Yes

Subjects

China Prisoners' release Travel restrictions Religious freedom

Link

View this Written question on www.parliament.uk