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Written question asked by John Glen (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 Hamish Falconer (Labour) on Monday, 29 June 2026 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Qatar: Baha'i Faith

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions she has had with the Government of Qatar on due process and freedom of religion or belief for members of the Bahá’í community.

Answer

The UK is a strong advocate for freedom of religion or belief for all, and we continue to engage with the Government of Qatar on issues around human rights and the importance of due process, including for members of religious minority groups. We also remain in contact with members of the Bahá'í community both in the UK and in Qatar to understand their concerns.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
11623
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Baha'i faith Religious freedom Qatar
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk