Written question asked by Lord Alton of Liverpool (Crossbench) on Monday, 19 May 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 3 June 2025. It was answered by Baroness Chapman of Darlington (Labour) on Thursday, 5 June 2025 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
Panchen Lama
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government, following the 30th anniversary of the disappearance of the Panchen Lama, what representations they have recently made to the government of China to encourage it to disclose his whereabouts and to respect religious freedom in Tibet.
- Answer
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The UK Government stands firm on human rights, including China's repression of the people of Tibet. We have serious concerns regarding the welfare and whereabouts of Gedhun Choekyi Nyima and we call for his release.
We will champion freedom of religion or belief for all abroad, and work to uphold the right to freedom of religion or belief through the UN and bilateral engagement. For example, the Prime Minister, Foreign Secretary, Chancellor and Energy Secretary all raised human rights recently with their counterparts (President Xi, Foreign Minister Wang, Vice Premier He and Vice Premier Ding respectively). The UK also joined a statement led by Australia on Xinjiang and Tibet at the UN General Assembly in October 2024.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- HL7555
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Anniversaries China Missing persons Tibet Religious freedom Panchen Lama
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