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Written question asked by Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 28 April 2016, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 4 May 2016. It was answered by Lord Swire (Conservative) on Tuesday, 10 May 2016 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.


Indonesia: Minority Groups

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, whether his Department has provided assistance to the Indonesian government on reforming discriminatory legislation against (a) religious minorities and (b) other minority groups.

Answer

We have offered assistance and expertise to the Indonesian government on its Bill of Protection for Religious Communities. More broadly, our Ambassador in Jakarta has raised the issue of freedom of religion or belief with the Minister of Religious Affairs, Indonesian civil society, and religious leaders. Our Deputy Head of Mission in Jakarta has also raised these issues with the Minister of Women’s Empowerment and Child Protection.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
36010
Session
2015-16
Subjects
Discrimination Minority groups Religion Indonesia
Link
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