Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment his Department has made of reports that discriminatory legal and administrative measures against members of the Baha’i community in Qatar risk the gradual elimination of that community from the country; and what representations he has made to the Government of Qatar on ending systemic discrimination against Baha’is and protecting their freedom of religion or belief.

The UK is a strong advocate for freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) for all. We are aware of concerns regarding the treatment of members of the Baha'i community in Qatar. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) continues to engage with the Government of Qatar on a range of issues, including human rights, FoRB and the importance of due process. We also remain in contact with members of the Baha'i community in both the UK and Qatar to understand and monitor their concerns.