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<p>The UK has a proud history of providing protection for those in need, in accordance
with our international obligations under the Refugee Convention and the European Convention
on Human Rights. We encourage all states to honour in full their international human
rights obligations.</p><p>The British Government regularly raises its concerns about
the freedom of religion or belief and the treatment of minority religious communities
with our international partners, including the Government of Pakistan.</p><p>We have
raised our concerns with the Government of Thailand over the detention of foreign
nationals, including nationals of Pakistan. The Minister of State for the Commonwealth
and UN, Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon, discussed our concerns in a telephone call with the
Thai Ambassador on 2 November. We believe that the recent actions of the Thai authorities
are not aimed at any specific group or groups but apply to anyone whom the Thai authorities
deem an illegal visa over-stayer. We have urged Thailand to sign the 1951 UN Convention
on Refugees.</p>
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