Written question asked by Lord Jackson of Peterborough (Conservative) on Thursday, 11 May 2023, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 25 May 2023. It was answered by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon (Conservative) on Wednesday, 24 May 2023 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Tunisia: Religious Freedom

Question: To ask His Majesty's Government what recent assessment they have made of freedom of religion and belief in Tunisia.

Answer: Tunisia's constitution guarantees the freedom for all to practice religious rites, on the condition that public security is not compromised. We engage with different faith groups to understand the challenges they may face. During my visit to Tunisia in June 2022, I [the Minister of State for the Middle East, Lord (Tariq) Ahmad of Wimbledon] visited Muslim, Christian and Jewish religious sites to understand the situation regarding freedom of religion or belief and to express UK support for respect and tolerance between communities. I made a statement following the terrorist attack on 9 May in Djerba near the El Ghriba Synagogue, commending the Tunisian authorities' response to the situation.

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