Wednesday, 12 February 2025Unknown Session

EDM 792: Freedom of religion or belief in Nigeria

11 total sponsorsTabled

Motion Text

That this House is deeply concerned by systemic violations of freedom of religion or belief in Nigeria, including the use of blasphemy laws and marginalisation of minority faith communities in the north; calls on the Nigerian government to review and repeal blasphemy laws; and urges the Government to increase diplomatic efforts to encourage the promotion of freedom of religion or belief and respect for diversity in Nigeria.

Sponsors (10 total)

Primary Sponsor
Ruth Jones

Labour (Lab)

#2
Ellie Chowns

Green Party (Green)

#3
Jim Shannon

Democratic Unionist Party (DUP)

#4
Ben Lake

Plaid Cymru (PC)

#5
Liz Saville Roberts

Plaid Cymru (PC)

#6
Llinos Medi

Plaid Cymru (PC)

#7
Ann Davies

Plaid Cymru (PC)

#8
Andrew Rosindell

Conservative (Con)

#9
Carla Denyer

Green Party (Green)

#10
Rachael Maskell

Independent (Ind)

Details

UIN
792
Date Tabled
12/02/2025
Total Sponsors
11
Status
Tabled