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registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-03-07more like thismore than 2023-03-07
answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept id 208 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office more like this
hansard heading Paul Muniya more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have, if any, to make representations to the government of India regarding fair treatment and due process for Bishop Paul Muniya of the Shalom Church in Jhabua, Madhya Pradesh, following his arrest on 23 February. more like this
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Lord Hylton more like this
uin HL6197 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-03-21more like thismore than 2023-03-21
answer text <p>We are aware of the arrest of Bishop Paul Muniya and our network in India will continue to monitor developments, including legislation, related to religious conversions. However, we recognise that this is a matter for India and the Indian legal system.</p><p>The UK is committed to defending freedom of religion or belief for all and to the promotion of respect and tolerance between communities. Our High Commissioner regularly meets religious representatives, including Christian communities.</p><p>In general, where we have any issues, we raise them directly with the Government of India, including at Ministerial level.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon remove filter
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answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
2018
label Biography information for Lord Hylton more like this