To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the freedom to worship for Christians living in Turkey.
Answered on
6 February 2018
The Turkish constitution provides for freedom of conscience and religion, and President Erdogan publicly reiterated his commitment to those values at the beginning of this year. Christian communities do report difficulties around education and training, the legal personality of religious bodies and the status of foreign clergy.
Answered by
Foreign and Commonwealth Office