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To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made of the implications for his policies of the July 2026 convictions in Germany of former Daesh members for genocide, crimes against humanity and the forced religious conversion of Yazidi children; and what steps...
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made of the implications for his policies of the July 2026 convictions in Germany of former Daesh members for genocide, crimes against humanity and the forced religious conversion of Yazidi children; and what steps...
To ask His Majesty's Government what representations they have made to the government of Türkiye about raids and arrests targeted at LGBT+ rights organisations and HIV-advocacy groups, including LGBT+ journalists, in September 2026.
To ask His Majesty's Government what representations they have made to the government of Türkiye about raids and arrests targeted at LGBT+ rights organisations and HIV-advocacy groups, including LGBT+ journalists, in September 2026.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment his Department has made of reports that discriminatory legal and administrative measures against members of the Baha’i community in Qatar risk the gradual elimination of that community from the country; and what representations he has made...
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment his Department has made of reports that discriminatory legal and administrative measures against members of the Baha’i community in Qatar risk the gradual elimination of that community from the country; and what representations he has made...
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the findings of the open doors world watch list 2026 which ranks Somalia as the second most dangerous country in the world for Christians; what discussions they have had with the government of Somalia about the protection of Christians,...
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the findings of the open doors world watch list 2026 which ranks Somalia as the second most dangerous country in the world for Christians; what discussions they have had with the government of Somalia about the protection of Christians,...
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she is taking to protect Uyghur individuals in the UK from a) refoulement and b) transnational repression.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she is taking to protect Uyghur individuals in the UK from a) refoulement and b) transnational repression.
All asylum and human rights claims, including those from Uyghur individuals, are carefully considered on their individual merits in accordance with our international obligations. Protection is normally granted where a claimant has a well-founded fear of persecution under the Refugee Convention or a claimant faces a real risk of serious harm. We will not remove anyone to their own or any other country where they are found to have a well-founded fear or persecution or are at risk of serious harm.
The first duty of this Government is to keep the country safe. Any attempt by a foreign state to intimidate, harass or harm individuals in the UK will never be tolerated, irrespective of where the threat emanates.
Wherever a threat to an individual is identified, we use all appropriate measures, including through our world class police and intelligence services, to mitigate risks. A range of support and security assistance is available to individuals at risk of transnational repression, including practical guidance is available on GOV.UK and via the National Protective Security Authority.
Anyone who believes they are a victim of state directed activity should report this to the police via 101, 999, or at a local station.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made of the level of transnational repression of Zimbabwean political activists.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made of the level of transnational repression of Zimbabwean political activists.
The first duty of this Government is to keep the country safe. Any attempt by a foreign state to intimidate, harass or harm individuals in the UK will never be tolerated.
We do not routinely comment on security and intelligence matters.
Anyone who believes they are a victim of state‑directed activity should report to the police via 101, 999, or at a local station. Allegations of unlawful activity will be handled sensitively, treated seriously, and investigated in line with UK law.
Will the Leader of the House ask the Foreign Secretary to make a statement on the Inter-American Court of Human Rights’ recent resolution concerning the safety, health and freedom of the Catholic Bishop Abelardo Mata in Nicaragua, and on what representations the Government are making to urge the Nicaraguan authorities...
Will the Leader of the House ask the Foreign Secretary to make a statement on the Inter-American Court of Human Rights’ recent resolution concerning the safety, health and freedom of the Catholic Bishop Abelardo Mata in Nicaragua, and on what representations the Government are making to urge the Nicaraguan authorities...
As ever, the hon. Gentleman raises a serious matter. We are committed to defending freedom of religion and belief for all, and we continue to urge the authorities to release political prisoners, wherever they are, immediately and unconditionally if they are held as a matter of faith or belief. I...
As ever, the hon. Gentleman raises a serious matter. We are committed to defending freedom of religion and belief for all, and we continue to urge the authorities to release political prisoners, wherever they are, immediately and unconditionally if they are held as a matter of faith or belief. I...
That this House condemns the escalating campaign of repression in Bahrain, led by King Hamad Al-Khalifa and enforced by Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Al-Khalifa, which has intensified since the outbreak of the Iran-US-Israel war; expresses grave concern over the arbitrary arrest of more than 700 people, including children, and the revocation of citizenship of 69 individuals, including 33 children, the youngest just 19 days old, leaving most stateless; condemns the enforced disappearance of 32-year-old Sayed Mohamed Almosawi, whose body was returned to his family nine days later bearing visible signs of torture as documented by Bahrain Institute for Rights and Democracy and Human Rights Watch; further condemns the mass arrest and prosecution of Shia clerics, with 56 defendants, including 46 clerics, facing trial, among them prominent Friday prayer leader Sheikh Mohamed Sanqour; expresses alarm at serious violations of fair trial rights, the secrecy surrounding the proceedings and allegations of torture to extract confessions; calls for an independent UN-led investigation into these abuses, including the ongoing mass trial of clerics, and the immediate and unconditional release of those arbitrarily detained; and urges the Government to impose targeted sanctions on Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Al-Khalifa and immediately suspend UK taxpayer-funded training and assistance to Bahrain’s Interior Ministry and other institutions implicated in the crackdown, torture and use of the death penalty.
That this House condemns the escalating campaign of repression in Bahrain, led by King Hamad Al-Khalifa and enforced by Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Al-Khalifa, which has intensified since the outbreak of the Iran-US-Israel war; expresses grave concern over the arbitrary arrest of more than 700 people, including children, and the...
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of reports that people with religious beliefs in North Korea continue to face imprisonment, forced labour, torture, and execution for possessing religious materials or engaging in worship; and what steps they are taking with international partners to secure the release...
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of reports that people with religious beliefs in North Korea continue to face imprisonment, forced labour, torture, and execution for possessing religious materials or engaging in worship; and what steps they are taking with international partners to secure the release...
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what resources are being used by his Department to help prevent the persecution of Christians in Nigeria.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what resources are being used by his Department to help prevent the persecution of Christians in Nigeria.
The UK condemns violence against civilians of all religions in Nigeria and regularly raises issues linked to Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB) with the Government of Nigerian. Nigeria remains a focus country under the UK's FoRB strategy. Through the UK-Nigeria Security and Defence Partnership (SDP), we are supporting Nigeria to tackle insecurity and protect civilians. Additionally, the UK's Strengthening Peace and Resilience in Nigeria (SPRiNG) programme is supported by up to £38 million to help address the root causes of violence, strengthen local institutions and support peaceful coexistence. We continue to engage with Nigerian government representatives, religious leaders and civil society to promote FoRB and protect the rights of all communities.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps the Government is taking to protect people in the UK, including Hong Kongers, from the extraterritorial application of Article 63 of China’s ethnic unity law, including where it is used to target or intimidate people engaged...
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps the Government is taking to protect people in the UK, including Hong Kongers, from the extraterritorial application of Article 63 of China’s ethnic unity law, including where it is used to target or intimidate people engaged...
I refer the Honourable Member to the answer of 8 July to question 15259.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many police officers have received training on identifying and responding to transnational repression; and if she will provide a breakdown of the number of officers trained by each police force.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many police officers have received training on identifying and responding to transnational repression; and if she will provide a breakdown of the number of officers trained by each police force.
The Government, in consultation with Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP), has assessed that existing reporting channels, including 101 and 999, are the most widely known and easily accessible means of contacting the police, allowing trained professionals to assess reports and refer potential cases of transnational repression (TNR) and foreign interference to specialist teams where appropriate.
Since July 2024, over 55,000 officers and staff from police forces across the UK and Northern Ireland have completed Foreign Interference training modules, and over 23,000 have completed an online module on powers available under the National Security Act 2023. This training supports officers and staff to identify indicators of foreign interference and state-directed activity and understand the actions that can be taken when such activity is identified. The content is kept under regular review, including updates following the introduction of new offences under the National Security (State Threats) Act 2026.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will establish a secure online reporting portal for transnational repression to provide victims and potential victims with a safe means of reporting incidents directly to the UK authorities.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will establish a secure online reporting portal for transnational repression to provide victims and potential victims with a safe means of reporting incidents directly to the UK authorities.
The Government, in consultation with Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP), has assessed that existing reporting channels, including 101 and 999, are the most widely known and easily accessible means of contacting the police, allowing trained professionals to assess reports and refer potential cases of transnational repression (TNR) and foreign interference to specialist teams where appropriate.
Since July 2024, over 55,000 officers and staff from police forces across the UK and Northern Ireland have completed Foreign Interference training modules, and over 23,000 have completed an online module on powers available under the National Security Act 2023. This training supports officers and staff to identify indicators of foreign interference and state-directed activity and understand the actions that can be taken when such activity is identified. The content is kept under regular review, including updates following the introduction of new offences under the National Security (State Threats) Act 2026.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what mechanism the Foreign Office uses to log incidents of Chinese transnational repression within the UK; and if he will consider establishing a formal dialogue with Beijing to raise these cases directly as matters affecting UK sovereignty.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what mechanism the Foreign Office uses to log incidents of Chinese transnational repression within the UK; and if he will consider establishing a formal dialogue with Beijing to raise these cases directly as matters affecting UK sovereignty.
The Government will not tolerate attempts by foreign states to coerce, intimidate, harass or harm individuals in the UK. The UK has a broad suite of powers available to counter foreign interference, including acts which amount to transnational repression. We continue to implement measures in the National Security Act 2023, which strengthens our legal powers and makes the UK a harder target.
We have already rolled out training to improve the police's ability to investigate potential incidents that may be state directed. This is in addition to publishing practical guidance online for those who believe themselves to be at risk of transnational repression. We raise concerns about transnational repression directly with the Chinese and Hong Kong authorities.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of establishing a dedicated digital online reporting mechanism for victims of transnational repression.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of establishing a dedicated digital online reporting mechanism for victims of transnational repression.
The Government, in consultation with Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP), has assessed that existing reporting channels, including 101 and 999, are the most widely known and easily accessible means of contacting the police, allowing trained professionals to assess reports and refer potential cases of transnational repression (TNR) and foreign interference to specialist teams where appropriate.
The Government will continue to work with policing to strengthen awareness, confidence, and capability in responding to TNR, while ensuring that our approach remains proportionate, effective, and focused on protecting those most at risk.
The Church remains deeply concerned about the ongoing worldwide persecution on the grounds of faith and belief, including recent cases in Sudan, Afghanistan, Palestine, India and many others, and all these countries have featured high on the most recent Open Doors world watch list. Alongside the UN Secretary-General, the Church believes that whenever one minority group is persecuted, no one is safe.
The Church remains deeply concerned about the ongoing worldwide persecution on the grounds of faith and belief, including recent cases in Sudan, Afghanistan, Palestine, India and many others, and all these countries have featured high on the most recent Open Doors world watch list. Alongside the UN Secretary-General, the Church believes that whenever one minority group is persecuted, no one is safe.
To ask the hon. Member for Battersea, representing the Church Commissioners, what assessment the Church of England has made of the level of persecution of Christians overseas.
Thank you, Mr Speaker—I stand rightly chastised.
To me, one of the most important aspects of being a Christian is being part of a global fellowship, and the Church of England stands as a light on the hill for our global community. I have been contacted on numerous occasions by churches and fellow Christians in my community who are deeply worried about the persecution of fellow Christians in Nigeria, and that is on top of the increasing persecution of Christians that we are seeing in other countries around the world. Given that the Church of England has a special role in our global fellowship, could my hon. Friend outline what more it can do in speaking out and providing solidarity with Christians in Nigeria and other parts of the world?
Thank you, Mr Speaker—I stand rightly chastised.
To me, one of the most important aspects of being a Christian is being part of a global fellowship, and the Church of England stands as a light on the hill for our global community. I have been contacted on numerous occasions by churches and fellow Christians in my community who are deeply worried about the persecution of fellow Christians in Nigeria, and that is on top of the increasing persecution of Christians that we are seeing in other countries around the world. Given that the Church of England has a special role in our global fellowship, could my hon. Friend outline what more it can do in speaking out and providing solidarity with Christians in Nigeria and other parts of the world?
As my hon. Friend mentions, in parts of Nigeria Christian communities continue to face considerable persecution, particularly from Fulani militia and Boko Haram. This has been happening for many decades. Senior members of the Church have frequently visited and written to the Nigerian Government ahead of elections, urging them not to exploit ethnic or religious divisions, finance violence or pursue electoral success at the nation’s expense. The wider Anglican communion and its agencies continue to offer support, financial aid and education in that space. The bishops in the other place raise cases and the experience of Nigerian Christians with the UK Government, and I invite my hon. Friend to raise such cases with the Government as well.