Mexico: Human Rights
(asked on 16th June 2015) - View Source
Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:
To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they have made representations to the government of Mexico about human rights in that country, and about access to water and sewage services for protestant families in Mariano Matamoros in the state of Chiapas.
This question was answered on 24th June 2015
The British Government attaches great importance to the support of human rights around the world, in Mexico as elsewhere. We are aware of reports that some Protestant communities face discrimination in certain areas of Mexico and will continue to monitor the situation closely. We encourage efforts by the Mexican government to strengthen processes and mechanisms to prevent human rights violations and ensure that those responsible for violations are brought to justice. The Prime Minister, my right hon. Friend the Member for Witney (Mr Cameron), discussed human rights with President Peña Nieto during his State Visit to the UK in March this year. Our Embassy in Mexico City has an ongoing programme of meetings and discussions with representatives of the Mexican government, human rights defenders and non-governmental organisations. We hope these efforts will help strengthen rule of law in Mexico and build respect for fundamental human rights, including the right to freedom of religion or belief.
The British Government attaches great importance to the support of human rights around the world, in Mexico as elsewhere. We are aware of reports that some Protestant communities face discrimination in certain areas of Mexico and will continue to monitor the situation closely. We encourage efforts by the Mexican government to strengthen processes and mechanisms to prevent human rights violations and ensure that those responsible for violations are brought to justice. The Prime Minister, my right hon. Friend the Member for Witney (Mr Cameron), discussed human rights with President Peña Nieto during his State Visit to the UK in March this year. Our Embassy in Mexico City has an ongoing programme of meetings and discussions with representatives of the Mexican government, human rights defenders and non-governmental organisations. We hope these efforts will help strengthen rule of law in Mexico and build respect for fundamental human rights, including the right to freedom of religion or belief.