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India: Religious Freedom

Question for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

UIN 8221, tabled on 9 October 2024

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he is taking steps to secure the release of religious minorities accused of conversion activities in India.

Answered on

14 October 2024

The UK continues to champion freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) for all. No one should live in fear because of what they do or do not believe in. The British High Commission in New Delhi consistently monitors human rights, including the use of anti-conversion laws across India. However, the UK Government has a broad and deep partnership with the Government of India, and we discuss all elements of our relationship, including human rights and Freedom of Religion or Belief, and raise issues where we have them.

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