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Written question asked by Desmond Swayne (Conservative) on Thursday, 11 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 16 June 2026 (named day). It was answered by Stephen Doughty (Labour) on Tuesday, 16 June 2026 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Russia: Religious Freedom

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether she has made representations to the Government of Russia on the prosecution of (a) Jehovah’s Witnesses and (a) other religious groups under extremism legislation in the last 12 months.

Answer

I refer the Rt Hon Member to the answer I gave him on 1 June in response to Question 2671. We will update him if and when there are further developments to report.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
8982
Session
2026-27
Related items
Russia: Religious Freedom
Monday, 1 June 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Jehovah's Witnesses Religious freedom Russia
Link
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