To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what recent representations he has made to his counterpart in the Nigerian Government on respect for religious freedom.
Answered on
9 March 2018
This Government is firmly committed to promoting and protecting the right to freedom of religion or belief around the world, and to being a strong voice internationally in defence of this fundamental right.
Freedom of religion or belief is a basic human right. The right to freedom of religion is protected by the Nigerian Constitution. We discuss human rights with the Nigerian Government and support their efforts for peaceful coexistence.
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Foreign and Commonwealth Office