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<p>In response to the verdict, the UK, along with other EU member states, issued a
statement through the EU Mission to Indonesia which stated that laws criminalising
blasphemy when applied in a discriminatory manner can have a serious inhibiting effect
on freedom of expression and freedom of religion. The statement called on the Indonesian
government, its institutions and its people to continue the long standing tradition
of tolerance and pluralism in Indonesia.</p><p>Our Ambassador to Indonesia publicly
expressed concern about the blasphemy verdict against Basuki Tjahaja Purnama. In his
meetings with political and religious leaders, the Ambassador has actively cautioned
against mixing issues of race, ethnicity and religion with politics.</p>
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