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Written question asked by Lord Jackson of Peterborough (Conservative) on Monday, 13 October 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 27 October 2025. It was answered by Baroness Chapman of Darlington (Labour) on Wednesday, 22 October 2025 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Tunisia: Religious Freedom

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with the government of Tunisia concerning the ongoing targeting of Christian communities, including instances of (1) physical violence and (2) forced marriage; and what steps are they taking to ensure religious freedom in the country.

Answer

We regularly engage with Tunisian authorities and civil society organisations to promote human rights, including Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB), and we will continue our dialogue with the Tunisian government on human rights as part of our annual Association Council, most recently held in July 2025.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL10913
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Tunisia Religious freedom
Link
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